After a hard campaign, Barack Obama won the US president election on November 4. He will become the 44th President of the United States---the first African-American in the country’s history.
On the election eve, Obama’s grandmother died---only a few days before seeing her grandson’s victory. Tears ran down the face of Obama as he spoke about his grandmother. “She taught me about hard work.She was the one who put off buying a new car or a new dress for herself so that I could have a better life. She poured everything she had into me.”
In his first speech as the president, Obama declared to tens of thousands of cheering supporters, “…The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year, or even one term, but America---I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you: We as a people will get there…” The crowd broke out into the same chant(咏唱，吟诵), “Yes, we can!”Those three short words have become the defining phrase of Obama’s campaign.
Forty-five years ago, Martin Luther King had a dream of an America where men and women would be judged not by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character. Today the dream has come true.
【小题1】When will Obama begin to work as a president?

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in many parts of the world. That program became one of American exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969.

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. The viewers include more than half the country’s pre-school children, from every kind of economic, racial (种族的), and geographical group.

Although some educators object (反对) to some parts of the program, parents praise (赞扬) it highly. Many teachers also consider it a great help, though some teachers find that problems come out when first graders who have learnt from “Sesame Street” are in the same class with children who have not watched the program.

Tests have shown that children from all racial, geographical, and economic backgrounds have benefited (受益) from watching it. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than occasional (偶尔的) viewers. In the US the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.

The programs all use songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships. But there are some differences. For example, the Spanish program, produced in Mexico City, devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching separate (单独的) letters.

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested. People mention the educational theories (理论) of its creators, the support by the government and private businesses, and the skillful use of various TV tricks. Perhaps an equally important reason is that mothers watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A．It is shown at different hours during the week.

B．Famous adult stars often appear on it.

C．This program has been on for less than forty years.

D．Children learn and enjoy themselves while watching it.

2.Why is “Sesame Street” so popular in the world?

A．Because it is supported by the government and businesses.

B．Because it uses different kinds of skillful tricks.

C．Because mothers watch it along with their children.

D．Because it makes every child watching it feel able to learn.

3.The best title for this passage can be _________.

A．Sesame Street                          B．Educating Children

C．TV Programs                           D．A Great Success

从方框中选择正确的句子完成对话。

A: Hello, I’m John. 【小题1】     
B: Alice.
A: 【小题2】   
B: I am from Singapore. What about you?  
A: I come from the United Kingdom.
B: Oh, it’s a nice country.
A: I think so. 【小题3】    
B: I live in Beijing with my parents.
A: 【小题4】      
B: Yes, but only a little.
A: 【小题5】     
B: Yes, I do. I like Chinese food and the Chinese people.

There are few families in the United States that do not have either a radio or television set. Both of them have become a necessary part of our daily life, keeping us filled with the news of the day, teaching us in many fields of interest, and making us happy with singing, dancing and acting.
Marconl, the Italian inventor, who gave us the radio, probably didn’t know how much his great invention would have done for the world in the years to come. Radio had, perhaps done as much as any other communication tool. Things of the world can be reported to people everywhere a few seconds after they happen. Travelers in or out of–the–way places, ships at sea even astronauts round the earth are able to keep in touch with each other by radio.
Television is another important invention. It lets us see as well as hear the actor. Since its appearance, TV has done a great deal in the daily life of people everywhere. Many programs are now televised in color.
Perhaps the most modern invention is “Telstar”, a “star” moving round the earth. It makes it possible for the people all over the world to be closer than ever before. Now a family in Chicago can watch on TV a motor–car race in Italy, a table tennis competition in Beijing or a volleyball match in Japan as these events are actually happening!
【小题1】The passage tells us that __________ in the U.S.A. have no radio or television set.
A. few families   B. all the families    C. many families   D. a few families
【小题2】Who do you think the writer of the passage is?

Chinese basketball player Wang Zhizhi returned home from the United States on the morning of April 10th after he had been expelled (除名) from the national team for four years.

“It has been a long time. I am so glad to be coming back home,” Wang told a CCTV reporter.

Wang is the first Chinese to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He joined the Dallas in 2001. He was welcomed by the Chinese basketball officials at the Beijing International Airport that morning.

“I realized I had made a big mistake (for refusing to return when he was needed). I want to say sorry to my fans and to the Bayi team which trained me and gave me the chance to play in this time. I want to make up my fault and win back my place in the national team.” Wang went on.

“Wang Zhizhi won’t play in the final competition of the CBA (Chinese Basketball Association) because he didn’t register (注册),” said Zhang Bing, who works with the Bayi team.

1.Wang Zhizhi hasn’t been a member of the national team        .

A. for four years                 B. since April 10                           C. since 2001                       D. for 5 years

2.Wang Zhizhi says sorry to his fans and the Bayi team because _________ .

A. he refused to return when he was needed 

B. he left the Bayi team for America

C. he didn’t play well when he was in China                

D. Dallas didn’t want to keep him

3.In this passage, “make up my fault” means ___________ in Chinese.

A. 集中注意力于     B. 弥补过失                           C. 珍惜机会                    D. 遵守规则

4.From the passage we know that _________.

A. Wang Zhizhi was not welcomed in Beijing

B. Wang Zhizhi was a reporter on sports before

C. every player must register before he plays in the competition of the CBA

D. the Chinese basketball officials didn’t want Wang Zhizhi to come back home

5.Which is the test title for this passage?

A. Wang Zhizhi Feels Sorry

B. Wang Zhizhi in the Bayi Team

C. Wang Zhizhi Returns Home

D. Wang Zhizhi in the United States