Florence Nightingale was named after her birthplace, Florence, Italy. When she was almost a year old, she returned with her family to England.
Florence often helped her mother deliver(运送) food to the poor and sick.
But Florence was determined. She studied books on medicine. Later, she visited hospitals in France, Germany and Ireland and learned everything she could.
In 1854, Britain was at war with Russia. Florence went to the British hospital in Scutari (now Üsküdar in Istanbul) and she was shocked. The hospital left men lying on the floor, and rats were running everywhere.
The doctors wouldn’t listen to Florence because they didn’t like the idea of women in army hospitals—until one day 500 unexpected casualties(伤亡者) arrived.
When she returned home after the war, a fund had been set up in her honor. Many of the soldiers she had nursed had made contributions(捐款).Now she could set up the Nightingale Training School in London.
After years of hard work, Florence Nightingale saw cleaner and more cheerful hospitals.
| A．Nursing became an honored profession. |
| B．There was no running water and no heat. |
| C．She knew she had much to learn about nursing. |
| D．Florence saw the soldiers’ health had improved. |
| E．As she grew older, she decided to become a nurse. |
| F．They soon realized that Florence knew what she was doing. |
| G．Upon returning home, she was an expert on hospital management. |
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The old doll I was holding was pretty scary. Her glass eyes were especially horrible, closing when she stood upright and flying open when she lay flat. Once she had been loved, but she had been stored in an attic (阁楼) for decades, where the extremes of heat and cold can be hard on a girl’s looks. Throw her in the waste bin? Maybe. But first, let’s check eBay.
I clicked, supplied the required information about condition, including defects (i.e., “Only a miracle could save this doll”), and uploaded its photos. I sold it for $5.
The buyer was happy: “As described!” he wrote on my feedback page. “Super seller!” The doll found a home and, I hope, a new life. Maybe she was used to repair other dolls. Perhaps those strange eyes got fixed and once again can inspire a child’s love. It’s a win-win, if you ask me.
I also sold lots of other stuff. None of them brought in a lot of money, though I have been surprised at the occasional bidding war, like, for example, the one over an old swimsuit that would have made Brigitte Bardot look bad. And some customers, let’s face it, are strange. Recently I had a hard time convincing an Australian would-be buyer of an Irish souvenir bell that I don’t shop internationally; it’s just too much trouble. He could have flown to Ireland and bought his own bell for the price he was willing to pay. Another time, a buyer complained that the electric wire on an old radio was dirty. Really? Dirty? The wire was black. But I aim to please, so I offered a refund.
So why bother with the dealing and small profits? Because I don’t like abandoning the past. All these treasures once had stories. They meant something. But the people who gave them that meaning are gone, and I simply cannot rescue everything. I can’t even sew. So I find it satisfying that a new owner, discovered via eBay, will continue the story in his or her own way.
1. What was the doll like?| A．It was lovely. |
| B．It was beautiful. |
| C．It looked frightening. |
| D．It was pretty ordinary. |
| A．Faults. |
| B．Virtues. |
| C．Pictures. |
| D．Requirements. |
| A．She thought he was strange. |
| B．His bid was not high enough. |
| C．Someone else had already bought it. |
| D．Delivering it to him was troublesome. |
| A．felt deeply sorry |
| B．explained patiently |
| C．returned the money |
| D．apologized immediately |
| A．She needs money badly. |
| B．She is an environmentalist. |
| C．She is interested in marketing. |
| D．She wants their stories to be continued. |
【推荐2】I was given the book Running on Faith written by Jason Lester as a birthday gift last month. After I started reading, I really couldn’t keep my eyes off it. It is always inspiring to read a story of someone who has gone through obstacles to reach his goals.
Jason Lester is a disabled extreme athlete. When he was twelve years old, a fast car ran a red light and hit him. Then he was sent into the hospital with twenty broken bones and a seriously injured arm. Jason had always wanted to become a famous baseball player, but at that time that dream was gone.
However, Jason loved sports and he still wanted to be a good athlete. He began running and taking part in duathlons(铁人两项比赛) in high school. Years later in 2004, he decided to start training for the Ironman, and has competed in many extreme races since then. In 2008, Jason became the first disabled athlete to complete the Ultraman (320 miles of biking, swimming and running), and it led him to an ESPY Award for Best Male Athlete with a Disability in 2009.
If you are in a bad situation and don’t know what to do now, Running on Faith is a good book for you. If you love running and want to reach some race goals, this book is good for you, too. Anyway, this book is worth reading for everyone who loves reading and wants to turn dreams into reality.
1. What does the underlined word "obstacles" in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Difficulties. | B．Worries. |
| C．Arrangements. | D．Experiences. |
| A．He ran a red light and got injured. |
| B．He was seriously hurt in the accident. |
| C．He decided to play baseball after the accident. |
| D．He lost the courage to be an extreme athlete. |
| A．To show how dreams can come true. |
| B．To explore the way to be a good athlete. |
| C．To recommend reading Running on Faith. |
| D．To explain why Running on Faith is popular. |
| A．Always prepare for the rainy day. |
| B．Mental strength is the key to success. |
| C．A thousand-mile journey begins with the first step. |
| D．Good habits formed at youth make all the difference. |
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
After my husband died suddenly from a heart attack, my world crashed around me. My six children were all under 10, and I was burdened with the responsibilities of earning a living, and caring for the children. I was fortunate to find a wonderful housekeeper to care for the children during the week, but from Friday nights to Monday mornings, the children and I were alone.
One Friday evening I came home from work to find a big pretty German Shepherd（牧羊犬）on our doorstep. This dog seemed to intend to enter the house. The children liked“German”immediately and begged me to let him in. I agreed to let him sleep in the basement. That night I slept peacefully for the first time in many weeks.
The following morning we made phone calls and checked lost-and-found ads for German’s owner, but with no results.
On Sunday I had planned to take the children on a picnic. Since I thought it best to leave German behind in case his owner came by, we drove off without him. When we stopped to get gas, we were amazed to see German racing to the gas station after us. No way was he going to be left behind.
Monday morning I let him out for a run. He didn’t come back and we were all disappointed. We were convinced that we would never see him again. We were wrong. The next Friday evening, German was back on our doorstep. Again he stayed until Monday morning, when our housekeeper arrived.
This pattern repeated itself every weekend for almost 10 months. We grew more and more fond of German. We took comfort in his strong, warm presence, and we felt safe with him near us. As German became part of the family, he considered it his duty to check every bedroom to be sure each child was cozy in bed.
Each week, between German’s visits, I grew a little stronger, a little braver and more able to handle; every weekend we were no longer alone and enjoyed his company. Then one Monday morning we patted him on the head and let him out for what turned out to be the last time. We never saw German again.
1. The dog first came to the family when _______________.
| A．it was needed most |
| B．the writer became strong enough |
| C．the writer was away on a business trip |
| D．the writer was busy on the weekday |
| A．it was too wild to control |
| B．it was too young to walk so far |
| C．the owner might come by to pick it up |
| D．it might spoil the trip |
| A．afraid of | B．grateful to |
| C．cruel to | D．annoyed with |
| A．Loyal | B．Beautiful |
| C．Lovely | D．Wild |
