阅读下列短文，从每小题所给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

A

? You must know what BYD stands for? Yes, Build Your Dream. Have you built your dream and spare no effort to achieve it? Here is an inspiring story from http://www.naijamotiveation.com　 ? ? Eddie Arcaro dreamed of becoming the world’s greatest jockey（赛马骑师）. But after watching him ride a horse for five minutes, reality reflected a rough contradiction(矛盾). He was awkward and clumsy, and in his early years in the saddle(马鞍) he couldn’t do one thing right.　 ? ?In his first 100 races he never even came close to winning. Still, he got right back on and tried again. Even as a schoolboy, Arcaro had set his own track in life. Because he was only a little over five feet tall (1.5 meters) and weighed barely 80 pounds (36kg), the other students picked on him. So he skipped school, hanging out at the local race track where a trainer let him ride horses.　 ? ?His father reluctantly agreed to let him pursue a career as a jockey. The trainer had told him so. “Send him back to school,” he said. “He’ll never be a rider.” In spite of that, Arcaro was determined not just to ride, but to become the world’s greatest jockey. But first someone would have to give him a chance.　 ? ?He finally got to ride in a real race. Before it was over, he’d lost his whip(鞭子) and his cap and had almost fallen off the saddle. By the time he finished the race, the other horses were on their way back to the stables（马厩）. He’d come in dead last. Nevertheless, Arcaro went from track to track, looking for any opportunity to ride.　 ? ?Finally, a trainer who pitied him took him in and gave him a chance. One hundred losses later, he was still giving him chances. He saw something in this unlucky jockey, something he couldn’t define.　 ? ?There were many brushes with death and several broken bones. Every time he would return to the saddle. Then Arcaro began to win. In thirty years of riding, he won 4, 779 races, becoming the only jockey in history to win the Kentucky Derby five times. By the time he retired in 1962 he was a millionaire and a legend in his own lifetime.1. The underlined phrase “picked on” in the passage probably means _______.　 A. paid attention to ? ? ? ?B. offered help to ? ?

C. made fun of ? ? ? D. took special care of?2. The trainer who believed in Arcaro gave him chances because ___________. A. Arcaro had shown great talents in horse racing? ?B. he was impressed by the way Arcaro stuck to his dream

C. he had sympathy for Arcaro for his unfortunate experiences　 D. he thought all that Arcaro needed was a bit of luck3. The key message the author wants to convey through the passage is that____.　 A. winners in life set goals and follow through on them

B. you can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf

C. a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds

D. life consists not in holding good cards, but in playing well those you hold4. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the passage?　 A. An Inspiring Website Story ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

B. A Star With Many Skills

C. The Man With The One Track Mind

D. Inspiration Is Around Us B

　 The Boston Opera HouseIn Person:　 ? ? ● The Boston Opera House Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 10 am – pm. We provide a direct and customer-friendly service that allows our customers to choose their seats and purchase their tickets at face value without service charges or delivery fees. The savings and confidence associated with an in-person purchase at our box office can make the trip very worthwhile. While you’re in the neighborhood, check out our dining and parking choices when you attend your favorite shows.　 ? ?● The Boston Ballet Box Office operates year-round at their 19 Clarendon Street headquarters（总部）in Boston’s South End. Boston Ballet sells tickets at the Boston Opera House box office during Boston Ballet performance weeks.Online:　 ? ?● Tickets for all Broadway in Boston shows and other concerts and cultural presentations are sold online at www.ticketmaster.com.　 ?● Tickets for all Boston Ballet performances are sold online at www.bostoneballet.org.By Phone:　 ? ?● Tickets for all Broadway in Boston shows and other concerts and cultural presentations can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1. 800. 982. 2787.　 ? ?● Tickets for all Boston Ballet performances can be purchased by calling 617. 695. 6955.Refund Policy:　 ? ?No refunds or exchanges.The Boston Opera House Policies　 ? ?● Some shows may not be appropriate for children of all ages. Please enquire at 617. 259. 3400.　 ? ? ● Regardless of age, everyone must have a ticket. No “babies in arms” will be allowed.　 ? ?● Parents may be asked to remove restless children from the auditorium（演出大厅）. The parent and child will be able to wait in a comfortable lounge(休息室) while the rest of the family enjoys the show. We appreciate your cooperation.Tips for Theatergoers　 ? ?● Leave yourself enough time for traffic.　 ? ?● Check the date and time of the performance on tickets purchased.　 ? ?● If you arrive late to your performance you may have to wait to be seated at appropriate breaks in the performance. Please arrive on time, no less than 15 minutes before curtain.5. You can buy tickets for performances at the Boston Opera House in all the following ways EXCEPT ________________.? ?A. through e-mail ? ? ? ? ?B. by telephone ? ? ? ? ?

C.?at the box office ? ? D. on the website6. What is one advantage of purchasing tickets in person?? ?A. You can exchange tickets if you wish

B. You can get free parking and dining? ?C. You are sure to get the best seats

D. You don’t need to pay extra fees

7. If you are attending a show at the Opera House, ____________________.? ?A. you can take your infant with you ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

B. you are advised to arrive 15 minutes before the performance begins?

C. you are allowed to enter the auditorium immediately even if you are late? ?D. you don’t have to buy a ticket for your child

C

We experience different forms of the Sun’s energy every day. We can see its light and feel its warmth. The Sun is the major source of energy for our planet. It causes the evaporation(蒸发) of water from the oceans and lakes. Sunlight also provides the energy used by green plants to make their own food. These green plants then provide food for all organisms(生物) on the Earth.

Much of the energy that comes from the Sun never reaches the Earth’s surface. It is either reflected or absorbed by the gases in the upper atmosphere. Of the energy that reaches the lower atmosphere, 30% is reflected by clouds or the Earth’s surface. The remaining 70% warms the surface of the planet, causes water to evaporate, and provides energy for the water cycle and weather. Only a tiny part, approximately 0.023%, is actually used by green plants to produce food.

Many gases found in the atmosphere actually reflect heat energy escaping from the Earth’s surface back to the Earth. These gases act like the glass of a greenhouse in that they allow energy from the Sun to enter but prevent energy from leaving. They are therefore called greenhouse gases.

When sunlight strikes an object, some of the energy is absorbed and some is reflected. The amount reflected depends on the surface. For example, you’ve probably noticed how bright snow is when sunlight falls on it. Snow reflects most of the energy from the Sun, so it contributes to the low temperatures of winter. Dark-coloured surfaces, such as dark soil or forest, absorb more energy and help warm the surrounding air.

8. According to the passage, the root cause for weather changes on the Earth is ______.

A. the atmosphere surrounding the Earth

B. water from oceans and lakes

C. greenhouse gases in the sky

D. energy from the Sun

9. Only a small part of the Sun’s energy reaches the Earth’s surface because most of it is ______.

A. lost in the upper and lower atmosphere

B. reflected by the gases in the upper atmosphere

C. absorbed by the clouds in the lower atmosphere

D. used to evaporate water from the oceans and lakes

10. We learn from the passage that ______.

A. house gases allow heat energy to escape from the Earth’s surface

B. a forest looks dark in winter because it absorbs solar energy

C. only 0.023% of the energy from the Sun is made use of on the Earth

D. all living things on the Earth depend on the Sun for their food green

D

Food sometimes gets poisoned with harmful things. A person who eats such food can get an illness called food poisoning. Food poisoning is usually not serious, but some types are deadly. The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin within hours of eating the poisoned food. Fever is one of the most common symptoms.　　Certain microorganisms(微生物)cause most types of food poisoning. Bacteria and other microorganisms can poison eggs, meat, vegetables, and many other foods. After entering the body, these tiny living things release(释放)poisons that make people sick.　　Some chemicals can also cause food poisoning. They are often added to food while it is being grown, processed, or prepared. For example, many farmers spray chemicals on crops to kill weeds and insects. Some people may have a bad reaction to those chemicals when they eat the crops.　　Some plants and animals contain natural poisons that are harmful to people. These include certain kinds of seafood, grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and mushrooms.

When people handle food properly, the risk of food poisoning is very small. Microorganisms multiply rapidly in dirty places and in warm temperatures. This means that people should never touch food with dirty hands or put food on unwashed surfaces. Food should be kept in a refrigerator to stop microorganisms from growing. Meat needs to be cooked thoroughly to kill any dangerous microorganisms. People should also wash food covered with