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(1) By the time Laszlo Polagar’s first baby was born in 1969 he already had firm views on child-rearing. An eccentric citizen of communist Hungary, he had written a book called“Bring up Genius!”and one of his favorite sayings was“Geniuses are made, not born”. (2) An expert on thetheory of chess, he proceeded to teach little Zsuzsa at home, spending up to ten hours a day on the game. Two more daughters were similarly hot-housed. All three obliged their father by becoming world-class players. The youngest, Judit, is currently ranked1stin the world, and is by far the best female chess player of all time. (3) Would the experiment have succeeded with a different trio of children？ If any child can be turned into a star, then a lot of time and money are being wasted worldwide on tryingto pick winners. (4) American has long held“talent searches”, using test results and teacher recommendations to select children for advanced school courses, summer schools and other extra tuition. This provision is set to grow. In his state-of-the-union address in 2006, President George Bush announced the“American Competitiveness Initiative”, which, among much else, would train 70,000 high-school teachers to lead advanced courses for selected pupils in mathematics and science. Just as the super powers’space race made Congress put money into science education, the thought of China and India turning out hundreds of thousands of engineers and scientists is scaring America into stimulating its brightest to do their best. (5) The philosophy behind this talentsearch is that ability is innate; that it can be diagnosed with considerable accuracy; and that it is worth cultivating. (6) In America, bright children are ranked as“moderately”,“highly”,“exceptionally”and“profoundly”gifted. The only chance to influence innate ability is thought to be in the womb or the first couple of years of line. Hence the craze for“teaching aids”such as videos and flashcards for newborns, and“whale sounds”on tape which a pregnant mother can strap to her belly. (7) In Britain, there is a broadly similar belief in the existence of innate talent, but also an egalitarian (平等主义的) sentiment which makes people queasy about the idea of investing resources in grooming intelligence. (8) Teachers are often opposed to separate provisionfor the best-performing children, saying any extra help should go to stragglers. In 2002, in a bid to help the able while leaving intact the ban on most selection by ability in state schools, the government set up the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth. This outfit runs summer schools and master classes for children nominated by their schools. To date, though, only seven in ten secondary schools have nominated even a single child. Last year all schools were told they must supply the names of their top 10%. (9)Picking winners is also the order of the day in excommunist states, a hangover from the timeswhen talented individuals were plunked from their homes and ruthlessly trained for the glory of the nation. But in many other countries, opposition to the idea of singling out talent and grooming it runs deep. In Scandinavia, a belief in virtue like modesty and social solidarity makes people flinch from the idea of treating brainy children differently. (10)And in Japan there is a widespread belief that all children are born with the same innate abilities-and should therefore be treated alike. All are taught together, covering the same syllabus at the same rate until they finish compulsory schooling. Those who learn quickest are expected then to teachtheir classmates. (11)Statistics give little clues as to which system is best. The performance of the most able is heavily affected by factors other than state provision. Most states education in Britain is nominally non-selective, but middle-class parents try to live near the best schools. Ambitious Japanese parents have made private, out-of-school tuition a thriving business. And Scandinavia’s egalitarianism might work less well in places with more diverse populations and less competent teachers. For what it’s worth, the statistical data suggest that some countries, like Japan and Finland, can avoid selection and still thrive. But that does not mean that any country can ditch selection and do as well. (12)Mr. Polger thought any child could be a prodigy given the right teaching, an early start and enough practice. Some say the key to success is simply hard graft. Judit, the youngest of the Polgar sisters, was the most driven, and the most talented, but she was the only one who did not achieve the status of grand master.“But she was lazy.” 81.In their childhood, the three daughters of Polagar________. A.played chess in house all day long B.had plenty of intense training on chess C.took various lessonson games in house D.revealed their talent in playing chess 82.In paragraph 3, the author tends toPolagar’s view on child-rearing________. A.support B.despise C.question D.defend 83.In America, student winners are usually picked out on the basis of________. A.test results and praises from teachers B.teacher recommendations and test papers C.test scores and teacher recommendation D.self-presentation and teachers’evaluations 84.The American“talent searches”is based on the belief that________. A.there is no innate talent B.few have inborn talent C.education can help develop talent D.one’s innate ability can be measured 85.In paragraph 7, the word“queasy”is closest in meaning to________. A.curious B.worried C.unhappy D.comfortable 86.According to the passage, in Britain,________. A.state schools are allowed to select students by talent B.state schools are allowed to select students by ability C.secondary schools are eager to pick talented students D.the government is entitled to picking talented children 87.In paragraph 8, the word“outfit”is closest in meaning to________. A.corporation B.community C.government D.organization 88.In Scandinavia, people value virtues like modesty and social solidarity, so they________. A.approve of the idea of selecting different brains B.single out the talented children from the dull ones C.refuse to teach talented children in normal ways D.avoid picking talented children for special 89.In paragraph 11, the word“ditch”is closest in meaning to________. A.abandon B.embrace C.welcome D.denounce 90.Of the Polagar sisters,________. A.all achieved the status of grand master B.two became world-class chess players C.the youngest was themost diligent one D.the eldest was under the greatest pressure

A．disability B．inability C．distortion D．illness

A.Florida. B.New York. C.California. D.Indiana.

A．Just after midnoon on Saturday. B．Just after midnight on Saturday. C．Just before midnoon on Sunday. D．Just before midnight on Sunday.

The【B10】of this music are as interesting as the music【B11】. American Negroes, or blacks, as they are called today, were the jazz【B12】. They were brought to the Southern states【B13】slaves. They were sold to plantation owners and forced to work long【B14】. When a Negro died his friends and relatives【B15】a procession to carry the body to the cemetery. In New Orleans, a band often accompanied the【B16】. On the way to the cemetery the band played slow, solemn music suited to the occasion. 【B17】on the way home the mood changed. Spirit lifted. Death had removed one of their【B18】, but the living were glad to be alive. The band played【B19】music, improvising on both the harmony and the melody of the tunes【B20】at the funeral. This music made everyone want to dance. It was an early form. of jazz. 【B1】 A．At B．In C．By D．On

A．It is B．that when C．a little D．in the days

When Gilbert was about 11, he started playing basketball. By the time Gilbert was 14, he was already the best player on Ulysses S. Grant High School in Van Nuys, California. He decided to wear the number "0" because people told him he would get "zero playing time". After his sophomore year, Gilbert decided to enter the NBA draft. Many coaches thought that Gilbert was not ready. As a result, he was drafted a disappointing 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors. Gilbert worked hard at Golden State, despite the fact his coach kept him on the bench for much of the season. When he finally got his chance, Gilbert averaged 14 points and 5 assists per game as the Warriors point guard. After a successful individual year for Gilbert, it was time to test the NBA's free-agent market. Much to the disappointment of Warriors fans, Gilbert signed a 6-year, 65 million dollar deal with the Washington Wizards in 2003. Not surprisingly, he became an instant star with the Wizards. Fans loved to watch him race up the court, dish-off passes, and make difficult shots and lay ups. Although the Wizards only won 27 games his first year in Washington, Gilbert led them with 19.6 points per game. Gilbert, along with teammates Larry Hughes and Antawn Jamison, led the Wizards to the NBA playoffs during his second year. The highlight of the decade for the Wizards was their post-season victory against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA playoffs. 16. What did Gilbert's father do for a living in California？. A. He was an artist. B. He was a basketball player. C. He was an actor. D. He was a football player. 17. When did Gilbert become the best player on Ulysses S. Grant High School？ A. When he was 11. B. In 1984. C. When he was 14. D. As a junior in high school. 18. Why was Gilbert drafted a disappointing 31st overall by the Golden State Warriors？ A. Because many coaches thought that he was not ready. B. Because the Golden State Warriors liked him very much. C. Because his family has moved to the Golden State. D. Because his performance is disappointing in the season. 19. Which of the following players did NOT help the Wizards make the playoffs in Gilbert's second year？ A. Gilbert Arenas. B. Gold State Warriors. C. Antawn Jamison. D. Larry Hughes. 20. Which of the following words best describes Gilbert Arenas as described by the passage？ A. Overrated. B. Hard-working. C. Talented. D. Both B and C.

Aaliyah received her first licensing deal as a teenager, after her uncle, Barry Hankerson, formed Blackground Records. Aaliyah's first album, "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number", went gold in 1994, when she was 15. Aaliyah's music benefited from her close collaboration with hip-hop artist R. Kelly. After rumors that the two had married, they stopped working together. Aaliyah went on to make two more albums in a fruitful collaboration with prodncers Timbaland and Missy Elliot. Her third and last CD, "Aaliyah" was released in July 2001. Aaliyah's song "Try Again" earned her a Grammy nomination for best female R&B vocalist. She was nominated in the same category in 1999 for "Are You That Somebody". In 1996, she released her second album; the single, "If Your Girl Only Knew", went double platinum. In addition to being a talented musician, Aaliyah was building a reputation as an actress. She made her first feature film appearance in the movie "Romeo Must Die" with Jet Li. She also starred in "The Queen of the Damned", based on the novel by Anne Rice. She was also scheduled to act in the sequel to "The Matrix". On August 26, 2001, Aaliyah was on her way to shoot a music video for her most recent album on Abaco Island, about 170 miles east of south Florida. Soon after takeoff for Florida, the plane she was traveling on crashed, just 200 feet beyond the end of the runway at Marsh Harbor International Airport on Abaco Island. The plane, a Cessna 402B, apparently suffered engine failure upon liftoff. Aaliyah was only 22 years old. Which of the following is true of Aaliyah？ A．Her full name was Dana Haughton. B．Her parents died when she was six. C．She began her acting at 11. D．The first role she played is an orphan.

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A、three months B、three-month-old C、three months old D、three-months-old

Mandela was educated at University College of Fort Hare and University of Witwatersrand and qulified in law in 1942. He joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944, and was sccessfully led the resistance against the apartheid policies. Nelson Mandela thus won the respect of all the blacks in South America. In June 1961, he became the commander of the military organization of ANC . Because of his political activity, he went on trial for treason in 1956-1961 . In 1962, Mandela was arrested and stayed in prison for five years with hard labor. In 1964, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. (Locked up in his cell during daylight hours, deprived of music, both these simple pleasures were denied him for decades. With his fllw prisoners, concerts were organized when possible, particularly at Christmas time,where they would sing. Nelson Mandela finds music very uplifting, and takes a keen interest not only in European classical music but also in African choral music and the many talents in South African musiC.Even years later, Nelson Mandela' s greatest pleasure, his most private moment, was sill watching the sun set with the music of Handel or Tchaikovsky playing. He stayed in the prison for 27 yeas. During his years in prison, he consistently refused to compromise his political position to obtain his freedom. Mandela' s reputation grew steady. He became a potent symbol ofresistance as the anti-apartheid movement. Mandela was eventually set free on February 18, 1990. The event was broadcast live all over the worlD.On the day of his release from prison, Mandela made a speech to the nation. He said, "To be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others." In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first black President in the history of South Africa. The years in jail reinforced his habits that were already entrencheD.From the 1940s, he had the disciplined eating regime of an athlete, and did early morning exercise everyday. Still today Nelson Mandela is up by 4:30 am,irespective of how late he has worked the previous evening. By 5 am he has begun his exercise routine that lasts at least an hour. Breakfast is by 6:30, when the day' s newspapers are reaD.The day' s work has begun. With a standard working day of at least 12 hours, time management is crucial and Mandela is extremely impatient with unpunctuality, regarding it as insulting to those you are dealing with. In his life time, he won nearly one hundred awards. In 1993, he was honored with the Nobel Peace Prize, which was to commend his contribution in against racial discrimination for half a century. Nevertheless, Mandela accepted it as an accolade to all the people who have worked for peace. 56.Whom did Mandela respect in his childhood？ A.National athletes. B.National heroes. C.White people. D.His parents. 57.Nelson Mandela refused to be the chief of the tribe because_____. A.he dld not want to be like his father B.he wanted to go to university C.he did not want to be a leader of the tribe that was under opression D.he wanted to become the president of South Africa 58.In Para.2, the word” apartheid" refer to the policies. A.racial discrimination B.immigration C.economic D.population growth 59.Mandela had great interest in the following music forms EXCEPT______ A.European classical music B.African choral music. C.American popular music D.South American talents' music. 60.How long did Mandela stay in jail？ A.25years B.27years C.30 years D.23 years.

A．A.The portrait of A Lady B．B.A Passage to India C．C.The Heart of Darkness D．D.Dubliners