(     )1. A. We have never stayed here before.
           B. A year has gone by since we were last here.
           C. We have been here for two weeks.
(     )2. A. He's good at all his lessons.
           B. He hates all his lessons.
           C. He likes all his lessons.
(     )3. A. She said she would go home to have a rest.
           B. She said she would go there for lunch.
           C. She said she would go home that weekend.
(     )4. A. We are usually very friendly with each other.
           B. We make lots of friends all the time.
           C. Usually we like making friends with them.
(     )5. A. Can you answer any questions?
           B. Do you have anything else to ask?
           C. Do you have any questions?
(     )6. A. Mike is the biggest player in the team. 
           B. Mike is the tallest player in the team.
           C. Mike is the best player in the team.
(     )7. A. The driver didn't work at night. 
           B. The driver didn't stop working till the next morning. 
           C. The driver often works late into the night.
(     )8. A. My computer doesn't work.
           B. My computer works well.
           C. Someone took my computer away.

　　I have been a reporter for fifteen years. I chose this job so that I could travel the world, but the job
has taught me many unforgettable lessons. My work is sometimes boring but for most of the time it is
amazing and inspiring.    
　　In India, I visited a city. There were many homeless children. Some were young and lived in the
street. But then a lady called Rosa opened a home for them. In one whole year, she was looking after two hundred kids , feeding them , teaching them and giving them hope.    
　　Another time, I was in Japan and met a young girl with a serious illness. After seven operations, she
had to have thirteen more in hospital. However, when I met her，she was still smiling.     
　　Here in China, after the terrible Wenchuan Earthquake, I found a three-year-old boy named Lang
Zheng. He had been in the ruins(废墟)for more than ten hours before he was found by the soldiers.
Though weak and injured, the brave boy lifted his right hand above his head with difficulty and saluted the
soldiers to show his thanks , which became the most moving moment in the disaster(灾难).
　　Thanks to the experience as a reporter, I myself am getting braver and stronger. When I face
challenges in my life, I always remember the courage(勇气) of these three people.

1. The writer chose the job of being a reporter because he wanted to ___________.          

A. improve his working skills          
B. experience difficulties          
C. travel the world
D. offer help to others

2. From the passage, we learn that Rosa was ___________.         

A. kind and patient          
B. creative and proud         
C. lovely and lucky
D. honest and brave

3. What does the underlined word “saluted” in the passage mean in Chinese?

A. 向……告别
B. 向……学习
C. 向……求救
D. 向……致敬