It doesn’t matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. That’s what all doctors thought, until they heard about Al Herpin. Al Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.
Al Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day, they never saw Herpin sleeping. In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.
The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They asked him many questions, hoping to find an answer. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason? No one could be sure.
Herpin died at the age of 94

1. 1.

   The doctors came to Herpin’s home in order to ______

   1. A.
      treat him for his illness
   2. B.
      find the reason why some old people didn’t need any sleep
   3. C.
      get some proof to show his sleeplessness was not really true
   4. D.
      help him to have a rest in some day
2. 2.

   After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that Al Herpin ______

   1. A.
      needed some kind of sleep
   2. B.
      needed no sleep at all
   3. C.
      was too old to need any sleep
   4. D.
      often slept in a chair
3. 3.

   The word “puzzled” in this passage probably refers to “______”

   1. A.
      make you think a lot because you do not understand it
   2. B.
      make you worry a lot because you cannot sleep well
   3. C.
      make you sad because something unusual has happened
   4. D.
      make you fear because something terrible has happened
4. 4.

   The main idea of this passage is that ______

   1. A.
      large numbers of people do not need sleep
   2. B.
      everyone needs some sleep to stay alive
   3. C.
      people can live longer by trying not to sleep at all
   4. D.
      a person was found who actually didn’t need any sleep

It doesn't matter when or how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. That's what all doctors thought, until they heard about Al Herpin. Al Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true ? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.
Al Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day. They never saw Herpin sleeping. In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.
The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason ? No one could be sure. Herpin died at the age of 94

1. 1.

   The main idea of this passage is that _______

   1. A.
      a person was found who actually didn't need any sleep
   2. B.
      large numbers of people do not need sleep
   3. C.
      everyone needs some sleep to stay alive
   4. D.
      people can live longer by trying not to sleep
2. 2.

   The doctors came to visit Herpin, expecting to _______

   1. A.
      cure him of his sleeplessness
   2. B.
      find a way to free people from the need of sleeping
   3. C.
      find that his sleeplessness was not really true
   4. D.
      find out why some old people didn't need any asleep
3. 3.

   After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that Al Herpin _______

   1. A.
      was too old to need any sleep
   2. B.
      needed no sleep at all
   3. C.
      often slept in a chair
   4. D.
      needed some kind of sleep
4. 4.

   One reason that might explain Herpin's sleeplessness was _______

   1. A.
      that he hadn't got a bed
   2. B.
      that he had gradually got tired of the sleeping habit
   3. C.
      his mother's injury before he was born
   4. D.
      his magnificent physical condition

It doesn’t matter when and how much a person sleeps, but everyone needs some rest to stay alive. That’s what all doctors thought, until they heard about Herpin. Herpin, it was said, never slept. Could this be true? The doctors decided to see this strange man themselves.
Herpin was 90 years old when the doctors came to his home in New Jersey. They thought for sure that he got some sleep of some kind. So they stayed with him and watched every movement he made. But they were surprised. Though they watched him hour after hour and day after day, they never saw him sleeping. In fact, he did not even own a bed. He never needed one.
The only rest that Herpin sometimes got was sitting in a comfortable chair and reading newspapers. The doctors were puzzled by this strange continuous sleeplessness. They asked him many questions, hoping to find an answer. They found only one answer that might explain his condition. Herpin remembered some talk about his mother having been injured several days before he was born. But that was all. Was this the real reason? No one could be sure. Herpin died at the age of 94

1. 1.

   The main idea of this passage is that_____

   1. A.
      large numbers of people do not need sleep
   2. B.
      a person was found who actually didn’t need any sleep
   3. C.
      everyone needs some sleep to stay alive
   4. D.
      people can live longer by trying not to sleep
2. 2.

   The doctors came to visit Herpin, expecting_____

   1. A.
      to cure him of his sleeplessness
   2. B.
      to find that his sleeplessness was not really true
   3. C.
      to find out why some old people did not need any sleep
   4. D.
      to find a way to free people from the need of sleeping
3. 3.

   After watching him closely, the doctors came to believe that Herpin_____

   1. A.
      needed some kind of sleep
   2. B.
      was too old to need any sleep
   3. C.
      needed no sleep at all
   4. D.
      often sleep in a chair
4. 4.

   One reason that might explain Herpin’s sleeplessness was _____

   1. A.
      his mother’s injury before he was born
   2. B.
      that he had gradually got rid of the sleeping habit
   3. C.
      his magnificent physical condition
   4. D.
      that he hadn’t got a bed
5. 5.

   Herpin’s condition could be regarded as ______

   1. A.
      a common one
   2. B.
      one that could be cured
   3. C.
      very healthy
   4. D.
      a rare one

阅读下列材料， 从所给的六个选项（A, B,C, D, E, F）中， 选出符合各个小题要求的最佳选项，选项中有一项是多余选

以下是复活节的活动介绍:

A. Second Church in Dorchester sponsors Easter Egg Hunt

Join the fun at the Second Chruch in Dorchester’s Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 12 noon. Children aged 12 and younger are invited to the Church Lawn at the corner of Washington St. and Talbot Ave. in Codman Square to search for the hidden candy-filled egg. Bring your own basket.

This free event is fun for the whole family.

For more information call 617-825-2797, visit the website at http://www.secondchurchchnaz.org,

or email info@secondchurchnaz.org.

B. Choate Park Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Bunny will visit Choate Park this year and will hide thousands of Easter eggs throughout the historic town park for kids to find! The special day is Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. at Choare Park in Medway. The Easter Egg Hunt costs $5 per child over the age of 2, and is open to children up to ten years old. Pre-registration suggested at cholatefriends@yahoo.com or by calling 508-533-3275 so there will be enough eggs for everyone.

C. Billerica Breakfast with Easter Bunny

http://www.town.billerica.ma/us/cities/billericama/docs/UploadPages?recreation.htm#Breakfast

Sunday, March 16,2008

8:30-12 noon

Shawsheen Valley Technical School Cafeteria

100 Cook Street, Billerica

$5.00 per person for a GREAT Meal and LOADS of fun!

(Includes breakfast, photo with Easter Bunny, egg hunt, hat parade, face painting & crafts!)

D. Burlington—FLASHLIGHT AT NIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT

http://www.burlington.org/reaction//Special Events.htm

Thursday, March 20, 2008

The Easter bunny will be making a special trip to Burlington to hide some eggs for Easter. This year the Easter bunny will be hiding eggs in two separate locations. Bring your flashlight and a parent and help us find the eggs that are scattered about the Town Common and Simonds Park. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures, so bring your camera. The Easter egg hunt is open for residents only who have signed up and have a ticket. This is for children ages 2-5 with a parents and tickets are $6 each.

E. Wilmington

http://www.towm.wilmington.ma.us/old/rec.htm

EASTER EGG HUNT (Town Common)

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children aged 6 and younger will be held on Saturday, March 22 on the Town Common. In case of poor weather or ground

F. Methuen Easter Egg Hunt

http://www.ci.methuen.ma.us/

Saturday, March 22, 12:00 Noon at Veterans Park on Milk Street

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a Basket! Special Appearance by the Easter Bunny!!!

Ages: Preschool to 3rd Grade.

Information: 978-983-8590

请根据下面家长和小孩的信息，为其挑选合适的活动。

76.Mr. Brown. My son is 5 years old. He loves Easter Egg Hunt. But this time I won’t be free until Saturday afternoon, March 22.

77. Mrs. Houston My husband and I will be free on March 15, so we would like to take our kid, Jason, 12, to join in some free events.

78．Mr. Robinson Judy, my daughter, is 3 years old. She loves the Easter Bunny so much that she will be happy to take a picture with it.

79．Mrs. Ryan I am available before noon on March 15 so I am taking my boy, Justin, aged 8, to try for the egg hunts.

80. Mr. William Besides egg hunts, my boy would also like to watch other performance, such as parade and painting.

Efforts to reduce the damage from the huge oil spill(漏油)in the Gulf of Mexico are under way . How can you help ?A number of organizations are recruiting(招聘)volunteers.
The Deep Water Horizon response team is looking for help in identifying shoreline and animals affected . Oiled wildlife should not be captured but instead reported at 1-866-557-1401. To report areas with oil ashore or to leave contact information to volunteers in the affected areas , call 1-866-448-5816.
The National Wildlife Federation is looking for volunteers and support to help spot distressed or oiled wildlife , and to assist in the cleanup and restoration efforts along the coast of Louisiana. You can text the word “NWF” to 20222. That’ss donate ＄10 to the National Wildlife Federation through your phone bill.
United Way has launched the Gulf Recovery Fund . which is providing emergency assistance and long-term recovery support for the communities affected by this oil spill . Those who need help or want to volunteer can dial 2-1-1.You can donate to this fund by going to liveunited . org/gulfrecovery.or text the word “United” to 50555 to donate ＄10 from your mobile phone.
The First Response Team of America is working with the National Guard in Southern Louisiana to build dams to hold back the oil from the fragile coastal habitats . Their founder , Tad Agoglia —who was named a CNN Hero in 2008—has made their work on the oil . spill their top Priority(首位)until the disaster is contained.They are looking for volunteers . Call 941-388-3010.
AmenCares is providing medical care and supplies to oilspill victims along the Gulf , and is funding and assisting mental health assessments and counseling needs for the immediate and long-term health and mental health issues affecting children as a result of this disaster . Mental health experts are in great demand . The Children’s Health Fund can be reached at 1-800-535-7418.
【小题1】If you see an oiled bird in the Gulf of Mexico . you are supposed to      .