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gifted in math. I remember my struggles in class. “I don’t know the answer,” I would say, “I can’t do it!” “Perhaps you don’t know the answer,” he would say quietly. “Do you think we might figure it out together? How do you know what you can do until you try?”
Mr. Myrus lived around the corner, and I would often stop by to talk while he worked in his garden. I knew there was someone who let me know that if I had really tried, that was enough.
“Don’t be so hard on yourself,” he’d say. “Stop blaming yourself. Did you try your best? Well, then you’re not a failure,” he often told me these words.
Mr. Myrus died in 1978. I had never thought about his death. He was too young. I felt sorry. But when I think about him now, I don’t feel so sorry. He taught me to be kind, not only to others, but to myself. He taught me my own value. He taught me about honor, about truth, and about doing my best—and that all feelings and beliefs have dignity and deserve respect. And of all the things I know, this I believe: We can’t all be “the best”, but we can, each of us, be our best, and I know that’s true because Mr. Myrus told me that. 24. What can we know about Mr. Myrus according to the passage? A. He usually treats his students in a hard way. B. He is responsible for his teaching and students. C. He is a person who isn’t particular about what he wears. D. He sometimes is cruel and unreasonable to his students. 25. The author thought he was a lucky dog because ______. A. he had got a great belief from his teacher B. Mr. Myrus had taught him for eight years C. Mr. Myrus became his teacher a second time D. he developed a good relationship with Mr. Myrus 26. It can be concluded from the third paragraph that ______. A. the author preferred other subjects to math B. Mr. Myrus thought it was very easy to learn math C. the author was ashamed to admit his math was poor D. Mr. Myrus helped the author build up his confidence 27. What can we learn by reading the passage?
A. The author hoped to live a positive life. B. The author may have become a teacher.
C. The author liked to recall his childhood. D. The author ended up being a man of self-confidence.
C
The desert tortoise is found in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts in North America. It is listed as an endangered species under the United States federal Endangered Species Act and is considered“vulnerable”by the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN). Despite the laws that protect them, their numbers are still on the decline.
The desert tortoise in the areas has lived for thousands of years. This animal is able to survive ground temperature over 140℉ and is known to live as long as 60 to 80 years. However, ninety-five percent of the life of a desert tortoise is spent in the ground escaping the heat in a hole or passage in the ground. Holes can be easily destroyed by off-highway vehicles that do not stay on built roads. Disasters also occur when they seek shade under parked cars.
Desert tortoises are also harmed by several diseases such as the upper respiratory tract disease often found in adopted tortoises. Pet owners’ releasing sick tortoises into the wild has resulted in diseases being spread to wild tortoises.
The desert tortoise feeds on a dune(沙丘) primrose(报春花) during spring. Non-native Sahara mustard (芥菜) seen in the background is a weed that competes with the native plants for water and nutrients. In some areas, mustard grows so densely that it is nearly impossible for desert tortoises to pass through. Vehicles, which do not stay on built roads and do not get washed frequently, contribute to spreading weeds.
Rubbish, such as burst balloon, is a danger to desert tortoises. The balloon can be mistaken for food by desert tortoises and, once consumed, may remain in the stomachs giving them a false sense of fullness that may cause them to starve.
28. What does the underlined word“vulnerable”in Paragraph 1 refer to? A. Easily harmed.
B．Very useful.
C. Well protected.
D．Hardly noticed.
29. Why does the desert tortoise spend most of its time underground? A. To save energy for a long life．
B. To escape cross-country vehicles. D. To protect themselves from the heat．
C. To shelter themselves from other animals.
30. What can we learn about the tortoise? A. It digests split balloon easily．
B. It lives on native plants．
D. It promotes the growth of mustard．
C. It can fill itself up with burst balloon． 31. What’s the best title of the passage? A. Protection of the Desert Tortoise
B. A Sharp Decline in Tortoise Number D. A Bad Effect Vehicles Have on Tortoise
C. Dangers the Desert Tortoise is Facing
D
In today's world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with
them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.
However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesn’t just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products’ accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory(配饰) business. And today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.
“Complications” — features that go beyond simple timekeeping — are an important part of a watch’s
image. Today’s watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!
Creativity also plays a key role in designing today’s watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don’t even look like watches. The company’s popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch.
Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget(小玩意) in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what’s on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will
tell!
32. What can we know from the first paragraph?
A. As most people see, watches are out of fashion. B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use. C. The watch industry will close down sooner or later. D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today.
33. According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays? A. It simply tells time.
B. It appeals to many teenagers.
D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination.
C. It has many complex functions.
34. Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _________. A. show why Shinshoku watches are popular B. advertise Shinshoku watches made by Tokyoflash C. tell that today’s watches need more imagination D. make a comparison between watches and bracelets 35. What may be the best title for the passage? A. Watches Tell More Than Time C. Watch Industry Is in a Bad Situation
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 If something that you’re doing doesn’t challenge you, then it doesn’t change you. We all need some
B. Japanese Watches Stand Out D. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular
normal stress in our lives, after all. 36 So challenge the following limits： Figure out what you’re scared of and do it continuously.
If you’re a salesman, and you’re scared of talking to people personally or over the phone, now, instead of being scared and thinking you’ll fail, spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call. 37 But don’t stop on the first attempt! Eventually, you can look at fear in the eyes and say, “Go on, I’m not scared!” 38