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Sunday, October 5
Clear, 69°F
My wife, Eleanor and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide, and the minibus which goes along with the boat. We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way. Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was kept.
After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on the boat. After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy, a village with a large square and wooden houses.
Monday, October 6
Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69°F
We spent about two hours in Nancy, and then sailed on the Canal de la Marne au Rhine. Kind of a lazy day. Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat, where we will visit tomorrow. It was pleasant to sit out on deck （甲板）and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.
Tuesday, October 7
Light rain, 64°F
This mourning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church, which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour the next day. We did lost of shopping, then walked across the bridge to see a very, very modern Catholic church with special Baccarat windows.
We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down the eastern side. Later we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13th century church at the Cordeliers. It contains the largest window by Mar.
Wednesday, Ocrober8
Cloudy.65 °F
Today we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne. We went though two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey. This river scenery is very different. We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some color on the other.
Thursday, Ocrober9
Cloudy, 66°F
Our dependable minibus was waiting to load the luggage and take us to the hotel where everyone went their separate ways. Our boating days are over until next time.
1.Where did the author get off the train?
A．Paris B．Barn C．Nancy D．Strasbourg
2.On which days did the tourists spend most of their time on the boat?
A．Monday and Wednesday B．Tuesday and Wednesday
C．Wednesday and Wednesday D．Monday and Tuesday
3.From the text, we learn that Baccarat and Sorrenbourg are the names of_________.
A．churches B．towns C．museums D．mountains
4.What does the author think of the tour?
A．Tiring B．Expensive C．Enjoyable D．Quick
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Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday．The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its Ⅲ-year history．Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was “overjoyed and scared"．
Born in 1955 to parents who were farmers, Mo Yan－a pen name for Guan Moye，grew up in Gaomi in Shandong province in eastern China. At the age of 12, he left school to work, first in agriculture, later in a factory. In 1976 he joined the army and during this time began to study literature and writing．
He published his first book in 1981, but found literary success in 1987 with Hong Gaoliang Jiazu, which was successfully filmed in the same year, directed by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. In his writing, Mo Yan draws on his youthful experiences and on settings in the province of his birth and his works show the life of Chinese people as well as the country's unique culture and folk customs. Mo Yan is known as a prolific（多产的 ）writer. In addition to his novels, he has published many short stories and essays on various topics. Despite his social criticism, he is seen in his homeland as one of the most famous contemporary authors. Dozens of his works have been translated into English, French, Japanese and many other languages．
The awarding ceremony will be held on December 10．The winner will win a medal, a personal diploma and a cash award of about $l million．
1.How did Mo Yan feel when he was told about the news?
A．Excited and proud． B． Happy and surprised．
C．Worried and cautious D． Uncertain and shocked．
2.Mo Yan developed his ability for writing when he was ．
A．on a farm B．in a factory C．in a school D．in the army
3.One of Mo Yan's characteristics of writing is that he
A．writes about topics he is familiar with
B．focuses on social problems in the country
C．describes his characters in a unique way
D．explains difficult matters in simple words
4.What's the best title for this passage?
A．How Mo Yan Gets Nobel Prize
B．An Introduction to Nobel Prize
C．Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
D．A World Famous Writer, Mo Yan
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The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 36 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 37 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 38 people feel like that.” My father asked me 39 I meant. “I want to be a motivational （激励人的）speaker just like Mr. Zigler,”I replied. A 40 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 41 a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 42 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 43 . Many people were 44 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked 45 I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 46 to start my own company and leave my secure position after 47 a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a 48 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 49 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 50 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 51 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 52 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately 53 .One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no 54 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job．And I was able to book several 55 engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.
1. A．raise B．blow C．put D．rise
2. A．slipped B．came C．arrived D．left
3. A．get B．make C．hope D．cheer
4. A．that B．which C．what D．if
5. A．speaker B．idea C．girl D．dream
6.A．Because B．Before C After D．While
7. A．regarding B．working C．acting D．beginning
8. A．life B．love C．income D．career
9. A．surprised B．moved C．disappointed D．delighte
10. A．when B．if C．why D．how
11. A．plan B．decision C．promise D．mind
12. A．entering B．joining C．attending D．holding
13. A．speech B．book C．report D．newspaper
14. A．day B．second C．week D．moment
15. A．help B．god C．job D．company
16. A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything
17. A．alive B．born C．missing D．dead
18. A．tested B．searched C．checked D．examined
19. A．help B．harm C．income D．money
20. A．selling B．speaking C．writing D．listening
-----I expect everything will turn out as you wish. -----_______.
A．I’d like to B．All right C．The same to you D．Certainly
_______ Sunday, rather than _______ at home, I preferred _______.
A．It being; stay; to travel B．Being; to stay; to travel
C．shavings been; stay; travel D．It was; to stay; travelling
----Do you think we can get there on time?
----Yes，_______ the truck doesn’t break down.
A．even if B．so long as C．until D．unless
