I arrived at the 57th St. Subway Station in New York City at about 10 p.m. one evening on my way home. The platform(站台)is long and there weren't many people around. I could hear the weak sound of a violin. As I listened, it appeared to be coming from the other end of the station and it sounded like Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto(协奏曲)in E minor, Op. 64 without the orchestra(管弦乐队). I took a walk along the platform until I reached where the sounds came from. There was a young man playing the concerto and playing very well too. A small crowd had been there to listen and had become so interested in the music that they were letting trains go without getting on them. More people came to listen as a few passengers got off each train. At the end of the piece there was a stormy cheer from the listeners and we all left some money for him. I wanted to hear more, so Iasked him to play the Bruch's concerto, which he did while I let several more trains go without me. I finally went home, feeling the pleasure of such music.
A few weeks later, I read an article in the New York Sunday Times that a talented young violinist had been "discovered" playing in the Subway Station and there was a picture of our 57th St. violinist. He had been offered a job with the orchestra of the New York City Opera.
1.When did the writer find the young man playing the violin?
A. When he was on the subway.
B. Before he arrived at the Subway Station.
C. After walking some time along the platform.
D. When he was reading the New York Sunday Times.
2.What did the people on the platform do while listening to the violinist?
A. Sang with the music.
B. Put off getting on the subway.
C. Invited more people to listen to him.
D. Asked him to play the Bruch's concerto.
3.The young man played the violin in the Subway Station to .
A. give a concert B. practice playing it more
C. wait for the 57th St. violinist D. make a living
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It all began when my parents told that we were going to Vermont as our big Christmas present. Although I did not ski, I was _____. The days in school seemed like years, but finally it was Christmas.
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Cindy told us to stay together. I was the last in our group. On the way down, we hit some moguls(雪丘), which I had never skied. I did fine at first, but then I lost it. I hit one hard and my left ski fell off. My face immediately went into the _____ and I slid(滑) many feet on my stomach.
When I got up. I could see the group below. I shouted out to them to _____, but they could not hear me. I got my ski on and started to race after them. When I noticed the wind blowing, I realized I had _____ my goggles(防护眼镜). I climbed back up but I couldn’t find them anywhere. I started to dig and finally found them, and headed back down the mountain.
I finally went down safely, and found my group in front of the camp. I learned a valuable ______that day. I learned to speak up when I’m not comfortable with a situation, and to give my _____ without fearing how others might think of it.
1.A. excited B. sad C. worried D. bored
2.A. short B. easy C. difficult D. long
3.A. worry about B. laugh at C. fall behind D. wait for
4.A. rain B. wind C. snow D. cloud
5.A. run B. stop C. walk D. sit
6.A. thrown B. brought C. lost D. broken
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8.A. plan B. hand C. support D. Opinion
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On Sunday afternoon,he usually takes his grandparents to the park near his house.They exercise there.His grandmother plays table tennis.His grandfather plays basketball.Jim either plays volleyball or takes a walk.At four o’clock,they go home.
1.What is Jim like?
A. He is nice and clever. B. He is nice and active.
C. He is clever and active. D. He is active and smart.
2.What time does Jim do his homework?
A. At eight in the evening. B. At seven in the evening.
C. At eight in the morning. D. At nine in the evening.
3.What does Jim usually do on Sunday afternoon?
A. He takes a walk with his parents.
B. He takes his grandparents to the park.
C. He sees a movie with his grandparents.
D. He swims with his grandparents.
4.What does Jim’s grandfather do on Sunday afternoon?
A. Play baseball.
B. Play table tennis.
C. Play basketball.
D. Play volleyball.
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He quickly and has no breakfast to work.
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C. get dress D. gets dressed
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