I am the Phantom, the Ghost Who Walks, in the dorm, in class, all around the school. People don't notice that I exist any more. I like it that way. Sometimes they look at me with sympathy, or say or do something kind, like offering me a bite of a Mars bar. At those times they use the sort of voice people have when they're talking to little children, or pet puppies. Other times they get angry at me and yell. Other times they're cruel and make jokes about me. Mostly it's Sophie, but I don't want to make her sound like she's evil or anything. She just likes people who are loud and funny and noisy. I know it must be awful for them, having me in their dorm. But I did not steal her money. What would I want with money?
Today Cathy got fed up with me, for no particular reason that I know of. She came into the dorm in a bad mood, swearing at everyone and complaining about everything. Then she found some of my undies on her bed, where I'd put them while I was sorting my laundry. She got mad and threw them at me and said: "And don't think we're going to keep feeling sorry for you all year." I was scared and very very sick inside me but I didn't run away like I normally do.
Now we're in Prep again and she has sent me a note:
I'm sorry about yelling at you. I was in a foul after Science, because Hardcastle virtually accused me of cheating. It wasn't anything you did. I'm sorry —I think you're nice and I want to be friends.
Cathy
It's about 20 minutes since she sent it to me. I cannot look at her. I cannot move. I have spent the whole time with my head down, looking at this page. Now I have just started writing again. I want to die or hide or run away. I am scared to look at her. I can handle, have handled, most things in my life, but not this.
From So Much To Tell You…by John Marsden
1. At school, the writer who kept the diary felt ____________.| A．bored | B．excited |
| C．nervous | D．alienated |
| A．The writer made a mess of her bed. |
| B．She didn't do well in her Science test. |
| C．She was blamed for cheating by her teacher. |
| D．She supposed the writer had stolen her money. |
| A．They are sympathetic and kind to her. |
| B．They are selfish and unhelpful. |
| C．They are loud and bad-tempered. |
| D．They are distant and difficult to understand. |
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【推荐1】Last year, Donald J．Trump made history when he took office as the 45th president of the United States． At 70 years old, he became the oldest elected president． Before Trump, Ronald Reagan was the oldest person to take office． He was 69 years old when he became president in 1981．As the first billionaire president, Trump also replaced John F．Kennedy, the 35th president, as the richest man to serve as president．
Kennedy still holds the record for the youngest person to be elected president． He was 43 when he took office． Kennedy is also the youngest president to die in office． He was assassinated (暗杀) in 1963 when he was 46．
Another presidential assassination actually put the youngest person in the office of the president． In 1901, Theodore Roosevelt, then the vice president, became president at the age of 42．He took office after William McKinley, the 25th president, was shot and killed in Buffalo, New York．
Another Roosevelt holds the record for the longest time in office． Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president, held office for 4,422 days． After his death, the 22nd amendment (修正案) was passed． It limited a person to two four-year terms as president． The two Roosevelts were distant relatives.
But they were not the first relatives to both serve as president． That title belongs to the Adams． John Adams was America’s second president． His son． John Quincy Adams was elected as the nation’s sixth president．
The Bushes are the other father-son presidential pair． George Herbert Walker Bush was elected as the 4l st president. His son, George W. Bush. was the county’s 43rd president．
Not everyone can run for president． The U.S. Constitution (宪法) says that person must be at least 35 years old． A person must also have lived “within the United States” for at least 14 years． And they must be a “natural-born citizen”．
1. Who is the youngest US president when taking office?| A．Donald J．Trump | B．John F． Kennedy |
| C．Theodore Roosevelt | D．George W． Bush |
| A．1 | B．2 |
| C．3 | D．4 |
| A．US Presidential Facts and Firsts． | B．All Famous Presidents in the US． |
| C．the Richest US President． | D．Running for US President． |
【推荐2】One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine Bo-Bean.” By day four, I was given a new name —Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bee to my mother.
Now, I am Bo to her and close friends. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.
People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.
Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bee really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.
When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.
As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.
I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.
1. When was the author given a nickname?| A．When she was three years old. |
| B．On the fourth day after she was born. |
| C．Seven days after she was born. |
| D．When she received the old “Christine” box. |
| A．They think the author is active and crazy. |
| B．They care about the author’s most recent feelings. |
| C．They don’t realize the author has changed. |
| D．They don’t know the author has changed her name. |
| A．She showed no interest in reading. |
| B．She took pleasure in finding new things. |
| C．She loved reading and sharing books with friends. |
| D．She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone. |
| A．Bo—the True Name |
| B．A Unique Name |
| C．Remember the Past |
| D．The Meaning of Nickname |
【推荐3】You’d think that being the president of a country would be the top of anyone’s life. For Jimmy Carter, it was just one stop on a very long train ride, filled with powerful, good deeds and gentle influence.
Former President Jimmy Carter is almost as wellknown for his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity as he was for being the 39th president of the United States (1977－1981).His relationship with Habitat for Humanity, a global nonprofit housing organization devoted to providing comfortable and affordable homes for families, started in 1984.
Jonathan Reckford is Habitat for Humanity’s chief officer. He said, “The group was started by Millard and Linda Fuller in 1976. The Fullers asked Jimmy Carter to help with one of Habitat’s building projects in 1984. Jimmy Carter agreed. Since that time, the former president’s beloved wife Rosalynn has worked by his side.They now continue to lend their names and muscle to this international aid group. They have worked on thousands of homes across many countries.”
Not surprisingly, volunteering is in Carter’s DNA. Jimmy Carter said, “My mother served as a doctor for many poor African American patients. She refused to acknowledge most racial distinctions.” In 1966, at the age of 68, Miss Lillian became a Peace Corps volunteer. She stayed in India for 20 months, where she taught women about birth control and treated people with disease.
Through the years, to help the unfortunate families, Jimmy Carter has worked alongside thousands of everyday volunteers. When we say work, we mean those related to getting his hands dirty, wearing jeans, and picking up tools. He slept in all manner of accommodations, and dealt with all types of weather around the world. And Carter hasn’t let his worsening health hold him back either. In early October, the former president, now 95 years old, didn’t let a severe fall hold him back from kicking off the 36th Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project with Habitat for Humanity in Nashville.
1. What’s Jimmy Carter’s volunteer work mainly about?| A．Curing people of bad diseases. |
| B．Making America a greater country. |
| C．Improving the techniques of construction. |
| D．Offering accommodations for less fortunate families. |
| A．Jimmy Carter’s volunteer work was supported by his wife. |
| B．Jimmy Carter founded Habitat for Humanity 44 years ago. |
| C．Jimmy Carter inspired others to join in his volunteer work. |
| D．Jimmy Carter’s work as the president was very excellent. |
| A．To express Carter’s love for his mother. |
| B．To emphasize her influence on Carter. |
| C．To explain her devotion to Peace Corps. |
| D．To show the readers the job of her. |
| A．Energetic and smart. |
| B．Selfless and honest. |
| C．Sympathetic and tough. |
| D．Ambitious and strict. |
Many students want to find friends on the Internet as a way of practicing their language skills and learning more about new cultures. Traditional pen pals were the primary source for such contacts, and students could write each other letters. With the Internet, finding friends has become much easier, and such relationships are called key pals.
However, care and consideration should be given when finding friends on the Internet:
◎Search the Internet for reputable(有信誉的) services. Look for reviews of such sites to learn more about other students’ experiences. Don’t join a service until you have done your research.
◎Check to see if you can use a nickname, instead of ________, to protect your identity.
◎Never give personal information to anyone, including your home address, phone number, and birthday.
◎Stop contact with others if you feel uncomfortable with the topics of conversation. Again, if you protect your identity, this will be easier to do. Tell your teachers, parents, or even local law enforcement if problems arise.
◎Try to use the language you are studying in the classroom in your communication with others.
◎Ask appropriate questions that will also help you learn about other cultures. Remember that someone’s personal experience might help you to understand a whole culture. You have to talk to many different people, and this will get you started.
1. Please give this passage a proper title. (Please answer within 10 words)2. Please fill in the blank with proper words. (Please answer within 5 words)
3. Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following one? (Please answer within 20 words)
Pen friends used to write letters to keep in touch with each other.
4. Why do many students want to find friends on the Internet?(Please answer within 15 words.)
5. What would you like to do if you had a bit of a problem with your key pals? (Please answer within 10 words)
【推荐2】I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled(贴标签)everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, "Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!" Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it.
From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled(爬)under her covers, sobbing.
Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn't noticed Kate had sat up.
She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me "Thanks."
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together, giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
1. How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?| A．By analyzing causes. | B．By showing differences. |
| C．By describing a process. | D．By following time order. |
| A．Kate always hid my belongings. |
| B．Kate often wore my clothes. |
| C．Kate wouldn’t share her books with me. |
| D．Kate didn't agree with my way of doing thing. |
| A．The author's shoes were dirty. |
| B．She heard the author shouting loud. |
| C．The author's shoes were in Kate's place. |
| D．She got the bad news from her grandma. |
| A．she wanted to show her care | B．she was asked by Kate to do so |
| C．she was scared by Kate’s anger | D．she had planned to do so |
| A．My Friend Kate | B．Hard Work Pays Off |
| C．How to Be Organized | D．Learning to Be Roommates |
【推荐3】When you think about college and the experiences you’ll have there, you probably think about learning and growing.
Some researchers suggest students who make friends at college are more likely to be successful in their study.
Friendship is important for everyone. But when you go through college, you not only increase your knowledge, but you try to get along with others. When you apply for a job after graduation, you will be asked questions about your skills and knowledge.
It doesn’t sound very friendly to talk about friendships in terms of what someone can gain from them. But the very nature of the relationship is reciprocal（互惠的）. While a person is providing you with the support and strength you need, you have to be providing this back to them.
| A．Friendship is a two-way street. |
| B．That help can come in the form of friendships. |
| C．You might wonder why，but the answer is very clear. |
| D．You’ll also be asked how well you work with a team. |
| E．You should also think about the friendship you’ll form. |
| F．Your friends help you interact with people all around you. |
| G．Students can get a lot by being friends with their classmates. |
【推荐1】Ender's Game
Aliens(外星人) have attacked Earth twice and almost destroyed the human beings. We couldn't lose anymore. Therefore, the world government has started to train military geniuses(军事天才) in the arts of war. Ender Wiggin is taking part in this training. He wins all the games. He knows time is running out but can he save the planet? It is a good science fiction for boys.
Hatchet
It is the story of a boy named Brian. On a trip to the Canadian oilfields to spend the summer with his dad, the pilot of the Cessna he is traveling in suffers a heart attack and dies. Brian must land the plane in the forest. Brian learns to exist in the forest. He faces many dangers including hunger, animal attacks, and even a tornado.
Ball Don't Lie
Sticky, 17, is from the streets and has had a tough life so far. But, his hope for his life to be good and get better is basketball. His basketball skills may be his ticket to a better life. This book is inspiring, and raises questions about race and the difficulties in getting ahead in life when you've had a bad start.
Crackback
Miles Manning likes to please people, his father, his coach, and his friends. He is a starter on a winning football team that is favored to win the conference and have a chance to go to state. However, everybody is pressing Miles to be bigger, stronger and faster, including his new head coach, his demanding father, and his best friend.
She
A college professor and his young student follow instructions on a broken pottery shard (陶瓷碎片) that lead them to a fabled(传说中的) lost city in the jungles of Africa, where they encounter She Who Must Be Obeyed, the ruler of the land.
1. Why does the world government train military geniuses in Ender’s Game?| A．To attack aliens in the future. |
| B．To help people learn more about wars. |
| C．To make sure humans win the next war. |
| D．To destroy the planet aliens are living on. |
| A．Crackback. | B．Ball Don't Lie. |
| C．She. | D．Hatchet. |
| A．Ender’s Game and Crackback. |
| B．Ball Don’t Lie and Harchet. |
| C．She and Hatchet. |
| D．Ball Don’t Lie and Crackback. |
| A．explore | B．meet |
| C．create | D．miss |
【推荐2】There is a lot of talk these days about how kids should be interested in science. Here’s an area of science for everyone, and these cool new books might inspire you to discover your inner scientist.
Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled by Catherine Thimmesh, 58 pages, ages 9-12
Seeing a picture or a model of a dinosaur, do you wonder how anybody knows what they look like? After all, nobody has seen a living dinosaur. This book explains how scientists and artists work together to recreate dinosaurs. As scientific discoveries have been made, the models have changed. Scientific tests may one day show what a dinosaur’s coloring was, but now artists have to use their imagination to decide how these huge creatures looked.
Beyond the Solar System by Mary Kay Carson, 128 pages, ages 10-13
This book takes readers back to the beginnings of space exploration — thousands of years ago, when people began star observation — and forward to today's search for planets in distant parts of the Milky Way. Along with history lessons, readers get 21 activities, such as making a black hole and creating a model of Albert Einstein’s universe using a T-shirt. The activities are perfect for cold winter days.
Ultimate Bugopedia by Darlyne Murawski and Nancy Honovich, 272 pages, ages 7 and older
If you’re always on the lookout for butterflies, this book is for you. Hundreds of color photos of common and unusual insects fill this hardcover. There are fantastic stories related to the photos. For example, do you know an insect feeds on the tears of Asian cattle? There’s a question — and — answer section with an insect scientist and advice on how to help protect endangered insects.
Journey into the Invisible by Christine Schlitt, 80 pages, ages 9-12
If you use a magnifying (放大的) glass, you know a leaf looks quite different. This book explains what microscopes do and then shows what happens to things around the house when watched with this amazing scientific tool. The bacteria (细菌) in your mouth, when magnified 20,000 times, look a bit like swimming pool noodles. Attractive photos are paired with suggestions about how to learn about the world around you, just by looking a little closer.
1. Kids interested in pre-historical animals might read .| A．Ultimate Bugopedia |
| B．Beyond the Solar System |
| C．Journey into the Invisible |
| D．Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled |
| A．space exploration |
| B．the Milky Way |
| C．history lessons |
| D．Albert Einstein’s universe |
| A．butterflies are fond of the tears of Asian cattle |
| B．scientists have discovered the dinosaur’s coloring |
| C．microscopes can present you with an amazing world |
| D．man has explored the black hole for thousands of years |
| A．compare features of different books |
| B．inspire people to become scientists |
| C．teach children some knowledge of science |
| D．recommend new science books to children |
【推荐3】Enjoy amazing 360-degree views over London from the London Eye, a rotating (旋转的) observation wheel which is 135 meters high. Spot some of the capital’s most famous landmarks, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace.
How long does it take to go round the London Eye?
The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes and gives you an ever-changing view of London. You can skip most of the queues with a fast-track ticket.
Where is the London Eye and how do I get there?
The London Eye is located on the South Bank of the River Thames. The nearest tube station is Waterloo, but Charing Cross, Westminster and Embankment are also a short walk away. Several bus routes stop near the London Eye.
How to book London Eye tickets?
Tickets to the London Eye must be pre-booked on the Internet with timed entry.
Prices
Child ticket: From £23.00 per ticket.
Adult ticket: From £28.00 per ticket.
Children under three years old enter free.
Opening hours
The London Eye opening time varies throughout the year. Typically the attraction opens at 10am and closes between 6pm and 8.30pm. Make sure you check it before your visit to get the best experience
Important information
We encourage you to arrive at the attraction as early as possible, to allow more time for security checks. Please note items that CAN and CANNOT be taken on board the London Eye.
1. What do we know about the London Eye?| A．It has fixed opening hours. |
| B．No queuing is needed to take it. |
| C．A ride on it takes about half an hour. |
| D．It lies some distance away from Waterloo. |
| A．Booking tickets online in advance. | B．Taking no items on board. |
| C．Being accompanied by an adult. | D．Arriving at the attraction ahead. |
| A．At least £56. | B．At least £74. |
| C．At least £79. | D．At least £102. |
【推荐1】At Mrs. Jennings’ handsome house, in London.
While waiting for dinner, Marianne Dashwood wrote a letter very quickly. Elinor Dashwood noticed a large “W” in the address. Marianne rang the bell to have someone post it immediately.
After dinner, there was a loud knock at the door. Marianne cried, “Oh, it’s Willoughby!” and seemed to throw herself into his arms when Colonel Brandon came in. She was so surprised that she immediately left the room.
Elinor made the tea for Colonel Brandon. He did not stay long.
The next morning, upon arriving at home after shopping, Marianne flew upstairs.
“No letter has been left here for me since we went out. How strange!” she said, in a low and disappointed voice.
About a week later, they saw Mr. Willoughby’s card on the table when they came in from morning’s drive. He had been there while the ladies were out.
“He will call again tomorrow,” said Elinor.
Marianne decided to stay behind the next morning, when the others went out. One look at her sister when they returned was enough to tell Elinor that Willoughby had not called.
Colonel Brandon came again to tea and had short private conversation with Elinor.
“Your sister’s engagement to Mr. Willoughby is very well known.”
“It cannot be well known,” returned Elinor, “for her own family does not know it.”
“I am sorry but I did not realize it was a secret. I came to ask, is everything decided? Is it possible to? Excuse me, Miss Dasnwood. I believe I have been wrong in saying so much.”
From these words Elinor was sure of something, yet she knew he could never be successful with her.
Over the next three or four days, Willoughby neither came nor wrote.
One evening at a party, Marianne suddenly saw Willoughby standing in deep conversation with a young woman, whose name was Grey, a rich lady.
“He is there! Oh! Why does he not look at me? Why can’t I speak to him?”
“Marianne,” said Elinor, “perhaps he hasn’t seen you yet.”
At last he came to them.
“Willoughby, what’s wrong? Did you not get my letters? Won’t you look at me?”
After a moment’s pause, he spoke. “I came by last Tuesday but unfortunately did not see you. My card was not lost, I hope.”
“Have you not received my notes?” cried Marianne. “Tell me, Willoughby; tell me, what’s the matter?”
Quiet and embarrassed, he said nothing more and turned quickly away to Miss Grey. Marianne, turning white and unable to stand, fell into her chair.
1. Before the party, Marianne badly desired .| A．to write a letter to Willoughby | B．to receive Willoughby's card |
| C．to be visited by Willoughby | D．to be invited by Willoughby |
| A．Marianne’s love for Brandon | B．Brandon’s love for Marrianne |
| C．Willoughby’s love for Marianne | D．the Dashwoods’ love for money |
| A．He didn’t call Marianne until the party to give her a surprise. |
| B．He was too shy to declare in public his deep love for Marianne. |
| C．He was already on the side of another woman with more money. |
| D．He felt disappointed that Brandon was between him and Marianne. |
| A．More selfish than kind. | B．More strong than weak. |
| C．More calm than impatient. | D．More sensitive than sensible. |
【推荐2】Many Beijing residents go to great lengths to avoid breathing the city’s smoggy air, especially when it reaches critical pollution levels, but one local firm decided that canning (灌装) and selling this poor quality air as a souvenir (纪念品) would be a great idea. Believe it or not, he was right.
After seeing a number of companies achieve commercial success by canning fresh air from countries like France, Canada or Australia and selling it in China, Dominic Johnson-Hill, a British-born citizen of Beijing and owner of the Plastered 8 souvenir shop, decided to turn the idea on its head and sell canned Beijing air throughout China and abroad.
“I’d seen people going crazy to buy canned air from Canada and Australia, so I thought it was time to push business the other way,” the entrepreneur said. “They’re perfect gifts! What else are you going to take home when you go home from Beijing? A roast duck? A Plastered T-shirt? These cans are light, portable, you can just imagine someone’s face when they unwrap (打开) it for Christmas.”
The few mouth-fulls of Beijing air come in standard tin cans featuring a couple of city landmarks as well as a bitter description of the contents: “a unique mix of nitrogen, oxygen and some other stuff”. The ironic (讽刺的) souvenirs cost 28 RMB (US $4) and are available at the Plastered 8 shop, as well as on its online shop. But if you’re actually considering buying some, you’d better ask shop in advance, as they are virtually flying off the shelves. Johnson-Hill said that his shop is selling hundreds of Beijing air cans every day.
Personally, the well-sold can probably is an awakening for the public to be concerned about the living conditions. Yet one thing that’s not particularly clear is whether the air is really collected from Beijing, as the cans are labeled as “Made in Shenzhen”. There’s a big chance that’s just a kind of Plastered 8 humor, as they also list “Choking Hazard” and “May have unidentified objects inside.” as warnings.
Anyway, it is probably a unique way to make people realize the importance of protecting the environment.
1. What contributes to Dominic’s idea of canning and selling the poor quality air?| A．Try to get used to it. | B．Sell it all over the world. |
| C．Can it as a souvenir. | D．Try to push business the other way. |
| A．Satisfied. | B．Surprised. |
| C．Frightened. | D．Refreshed. |
| A．Liquids | B．Objects |
| C．Minerals | D．Risks |
| A．Do something opposite. | B．Give others a surprise. |
| C．Make a big profit. | D．Put forward a strange idea. |
| A．The canned Beijing air may harm people who buy it. |
| B．The Plastered 8 souvenir shop is famous for its humour. |
| C．People should make efforts to protect the environment. |
| D．Dominic Johnson-Hill likes the poor quality air in Beijing. |
【推荐3】When you hear the name Leonardo da Vinci, what comes to mind? Maybe his paintings, Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Maybe it's his flying machine invention. When I think of this great man, I think of the term “Renaissance Man”. Why? The term “Renaissance Man” comes from fifteenth-century Italy and refers to the idea of a person with knowledge and skills in a number of different areas. Perhaps, no single individual defines the idea of a Renaissance man better than Leonardo da Vinci-an artist, scientist, architect, engineer and inventor.
Leonardo da Vinci will most likely go down in history for his famous works as an artist. But,did you know that he spent a significant amount of time working on his endeavors in science and technology? Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most productive inventors in history. Some of his most famous inventions are the flying machine, the parachute and the revolving bridge. Leonardo has also been given credit by historians for many more inventions.
Once in the courtyard of Senor Ludovico, Leonardo da Vinci constantly invented various “labour-saving devices” for use in the kitchen. At the same time, he began to keep notebooks. The funny thing was that most of the drawings found there, which for several hundred years were considered by researchers to be mechanisms for military (军事） operations, in fact, turned out to be quite peaceful meat grinders, dishwashers, mechanical devices for cracking nuts. The restless Leonardo invented the manual garlic press, which has remained virtually unchanged to our day, a foot-operated napkin dryer, an egg cutter, and many other useful things.
But his most important discovery is the invention of spaghetti. Of course, pasta (意大利面食） has existed in Italy since ancient time. But it was a hard and very broad substance, like a heavy lump of lasagna (面块）. Leonardo changed the shape of the pasta, making a machine that cut it into long thin strips, which after boiling turned into spaghetti.
1. Leonardo da Vinci is mentioned as “Renaissance Man” for his _| A．individual ideas |
| B．diverse talents |
| C．representative works |
| D．birth time and place |
| A．They were practical for everyday use. |
| B．They reached record high at that time. |
| C．They have remained unchanged to our day. |
| D．They were intended for military operations. |
| A．Taste. |
| B．Color. |
| C．Fragrance. |
| D．Shape. |
