Tim Berners-Lee is not the most famous inventor in the world.However，his invention has changed our lives.
He was born in London，England in 1955.When he was a small boy，Tim was interested in playing with electrical things.He studied science at Oxford University.He made his first computer from an old television at the age of 21.
Tim started working on early computers.At that time，they were much bigger than now.He worked in England then Switzerland.Tim was really interested in two things，computers and how the brain works.How could the brain connect so many facts so quickly？He had to work with people all over the world.They shared information about computers.It was hard to manage all the information.He answered the same questions again and again.It took a lot of time.It was even difficult for computers in the same office in Switzerland to share information.Tim also forgot things easily.Could a computer work like a brain？Could it "talk" to other computers？
There was an Internet already but it was difficult to use.In 1989，Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web（WWW）all by himself.This had a special language that helped computers talk to each other on the Internet.When people wanted to share information with others，they used the World Wide Web.The Internet grew quickly after that.
Tim Berners-Lee doesn't think he did anything special.He says that all of the ideas about the Internet were already there.All he did was to put them together.He says that many other people worked together to make the Internet what it is today.
Most inventors want to become rich.But Tim gave away the World Wide Web for nothing.He now works in America.He helps people share technology and wants the Internet to be free for everyone to use.Maybe he is the most important but least famous inventor in the world today!
1.What was Tim Berners﹣Lee interested in？
A. Looking for jobs in different cities.
B. Talking to people around the world.
C. Studying how to connect computers.
D. Exploring how to improve memory.
2.The underlined word "It" in Paragraph 3 refers to"__________".
A. Working on early computers
B. Connecting different facts together
C. Travelling to the office in Switzerland
D. Repeating the answers to the same questions
3.Why is Tim Berners﹣Lee one of the most important men in the world？
A. He made information sharing on the Internet possible.
B. He made the first computer when he was 21 years old.
C. He helped people understand better how the brain works.
D. He invented the Internet and made it free for everyone to use.
4.In what order did the following events take place？
a.Tim worked in England.
b.Tim worked in Switzerland.
c.Tim made his first computer.
d.Tim invented the World Wide Web.
e.Tim studied science at Oxford University.
A. c﹣e﹣d﹣a﹣b B. e﹣b﹣a﹣c﹣d
C. c﹣d﹣a﹣e﹣b D. e﹣c﹣a﹣b﹣d
5.What does the writer think of Tim Berners﹣Lee？
A. He is not famous because he is not rich.
B. He has changed our lives and he is great.
C. He did nothing special but make people a good life.
D. He has made great achievements in memory research.
We often hear stories of animals rescuing people.But now someone has managed to return the favor.
The event took place one snowy January morning Thomas Smith was walking his dog，Jack，in the park."As I was walking，I just saw Jack running onto the ice towards the ducks in the middle，and then he fell into the water and couldn't climb out，"said Smith.He realized he had no choice but to try and save his dog."someone else told me the lake was only one-meter deep，but it was at least twice that.I had to break my way through the 6-cm ice.Finally，I got Jack by the neck，and pulled him out.I don't think I have ever felt so cold by the time we got back to dry land.And when we got there，everyone was asking if Jack was okay no one was particularly worried，about me!"
A neighbor，Julie Brown，saw it all happen."The dog went onto an icy lake.All of a sudden，it started to go under.There were crowds of people around，and they were all shouting and screaming.Before I knew it，the owner Smith was in the water forcing his way through the ice.I can't begin to imagine how cold it was.Everyone was very nervous，but he was as cool as a cucumber he just crawled back out，put the dog on its lead，and went home."
Many regard him as a hero，but Mr.Smith is quite laid﹣back about it."Most dog owners are the same as me.They would do what I did without a second thought.But in the future，I'm going to make sure he's on lead near any ice ponds，Pets are members of our family.Would you do the same for them？
1.What happened on a cold January morning?
A. Mr.Smith met Jack in the park.
B. Mr.Smith ran after Jack on the ice.
C. Jack fell from the ice into the water.
D. Jack played with the ducks in the water.
2.How did Mr.Smith save Jack？
A. He asked a neighbor for help.
B. He broke the ice and shouted to Jack.
C. He got Jack by the leg and pulled him out.
D. He pulled Jack out of the icy water by the neck.
3.The underlined phrases" as cool as a cucumber" in Paragraph 3 means"________".
A. relaxed B. proud C. shy D. brave
4.In the last paragraph，the writer asks a question to _________.
A. suggest keeping pets for fun.
B. remind people to put their dogs on the leads.
C. encourage people to take good care of their pets.
D. advise people not to leave their dog near icy pounds.
5.What is the best title of the passage?
A. A Man's Pet Dog B. A Dog's Best Friend
C. The Danger on the Icy Lake D. Suggestions for Pets' Owners.
More than 700 years ago，Scotland was fighting with England.The king of England wanted to ______ Scotland.He had a strong army so it was ______ for the Scots to fight.They lost many times，King Robert of Scotland had to run from the English army.
One rainy day，King Robert lay in an old house.He thought that he was not good enough to be king.He was so ______ that he didn't even see a spider（蜘蛛）near him.He ______ when he saw the spider climbing.It was trying to climb up its web at the top of the house but it fell down.
"How sad," thought King Robert."The spider is like me.It's not ______ enough."He watched while the spider climbed up again.It fell down a second time.
"Be careful，little spider，or you might die，"he said."Life is so hard.You'll never get back to your web."But the spider ______ again and again.King Robert watched while it ______ climbed back to its web.After an hour，the spider got to the web.
"You are such a great ______，"he said."If you can keep trying.I can too.I must keep on fighting.I won't let the English win."His ______ grew strong and they ______ the English army.Scotland was free.
Nobody knows if this is a true story.Many parents tell it to their children because they want them to keep trying.
1.A. leave B. control C. help D. visit
2.A. interesting B. difficult C. important D. necessary
3.A. surprised B. bored C. worried D. lonely
4.A. looked ahead B. looked out C. looked on D. looked up
5.A. old B. strong C. fast D. free
6.A. tried B. fell C. practiced D. cheered
7.A. finally B. easily C. slowly D. suddenly
8.A. player B. fighter C. soldier D. spider
9.A. army B. feeling C. opinions D. family
10.A. kept B. raised C. stopped D. joined
"I'm going shopping in the village，"George's mother said to George on Saturday morning."So be a good boy and don't get into trouble.And don't forget ______ good care of Grandma."Then out she went.
Grandma ______ in the chair by the window when she opened one little eye and said，"Now you heard ______ your mother said，George."
"Yes，Grandma，"George said.
George was bored to tears.He didn't have a brother or a sister.His father was a farmer，and ______ farm they lived on was miles away from anywhere ______there were never any children to play with.He was tired of staring at ______ pigs，hens，cows and sheep.He was especially tired of having to live in the house with his grandma.Looking after her all by himself was hardly ______ way to spend a Saturday morning.
"Go and make me a cup of tea for a start，______ sugar and milk."Grandma said.Most grandmothers are lovely，kind，helpful old ladies，but not this one.George's grandma was a woman ______ was always complaining about something or other.She spent all day ______ on her chair by the window.George ______ that Grandma used to be a gentle lady，but as she grew older，she was not able to look after herself and even worse，she was easy to get angry.
"We ______ be nice to the old，George，"His mother always told him.
Thinking of this，George ______ into the kitchen and made Grandma a cup of tea with a teabag.He put one spoon of sugar and ______ milk in it.He stirred the tea well and carried it into the living room ______.
1.A. take B. taking C. to take D. takes
2.A. sleep B. sleeps C. is sleeping D. was sleeping
3.A. that B. what C. where D. which
4.A. a B. an C. the D. /
5.A. but B. if C. or D. so
6.A. hundred B. hundreds C. hundredth D. hundreds of
7.A. exciting B. the most exciting C. more exciting D. much more exciting
8.A. in B. with C. of D. for
9.A. who B. which C. where D. when
10.A. sitting B. sits C. sit D. sat
11.A. tell B. told C. was told D. has told
12.A. should B. would C. might D. can
13.A. goes B. went C. will go D. has gone
14.A. many B. any C. few D. some
15.A. care B. careful C. carefully D. careless
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.Why did Mr. Baggins get in touch with the City Bike Shop?
A. To have a bike repaired. B. To change a bike. C. To buy a bike.
2.What does the speaker think Mr. Baggins will be satisfied with about the bike?
A. The colour. B. The price. C. The style.
3.Where should Mr. Baggins go to pick up the bike?
A. To the shop at No. 33 North Street.
B. To the shop at No. 87 North Street.
C. To the shop next to the supermarket.
4.What is Mr. Baggins required to do to get a copy of the bill?
A. Visit the shop. B. E-mail the shop. C. Call the shop.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.At what time do lessons begin every day at the boy’s school?
A. 8:20. B. 8:30. C. 8:50.
2.What does the boy like best about the school uniform?
A. The coat. B. The trousers. C. The sweater.
3.Which subject does the boy enjoy most?
A. English. B. Maths. C. History.
4.What sport does the boy do at school?
A. Tennis. B. Football. C. Swimming.
