2 . The death of soccer legend Diego Maradona has shocked fans worldwide and drawn an outpouring of grief. Maradona, 60, died of a heart attack on Nov 25,2020.

Argentina's president, Alberto Fernandez, declared three days of national mourning upon Maradona's death. "You took us to the top of the world," he wrote on the social networking platform Twitter, "and you were the greatest of Indeed, Maradona lived a life that showed that soccer at its peak can have passions that move entire nations. He was a man who was deified (奉若神明)in Argentina and the Italian city of Naples.

Maradona reached legendary position during the 1986 World Cup in Mexico after scoring two winning goals against England in the quarterfinal. That was a redemption (救赎)for the nation, which was defeated in a war over territory (领土)conflict by the UK just four years earlier. But his magic didn't stop there. At a time when teams were largely domestic, Maradona became the first truly global soccer superstar. Before his arrival in Napoli in 1984 they never won the Serie A title. The city took him in, regarding him as the man to bring back pride and respect to Naples. The club won the championship for the first time ever in the 1986-87 season.

Magician though Maradona may have been, he was deeply human, thus deeply flawed. He appeared in newspapers more for his drug habit than for his soccer skills in the late 1990s. After he played his goodbye game in 2001, Maradona stated, "The ball does not show the dirt."

As a symbol and idol he shone brighter than any other athlete in the last century. Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi wrote, "He leaves us but does not leave, because Diego is eternal (不朽的)

1. Why was Maradona regarded as "the greatest of all"?

A．Because he was an international superstar.

B．Because he played soccer to the death of his life.

C．Because he lit the passion that moved the country with his soccer life.

D．Because he won back the territory tor the country after the 1986 World Cup.

2. What does the underlined word "flawed" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Imperfect.

B．Athletic.

C．Noted.

D．Influential.

3. What do we know about Maradona from the passage?

A．He was a perfect human respected by people.

B．He built his legendary status in soccer in his 20s.

C．He was a great soccer player as well as a magician.

D．He was the brightest soccer star in the 19th century.

4. Which could be the best title for the text?

A．The Rise of a Superstar.	B．The Biography of a Soccer Player.
C．An Intense Soccer Match.	D．Passing of a Legend.

3 . Almost everyone has heard the expression “the calm before the storm.” It is usually used to describe a peaceful period just before a very stressful situation or a tense argument.

British sailors coined the phrase in the late 1600s; they noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become still and the winds would drop.

Science has given us the reason. According to US website HowStuffWorks, a calm period occurs because many storms, tornadoes and hurricanes draw in all the warm and humid(湿热的) air from the surrounding area. As this air rises into the storm clouds, it cools and acts as “fuel for the storm, like petrol in a car”. Once the storm has taken all the energy it can from the air, it is pushed out from the top of the storm clouds and falls back down to ground level. As the air goes down, it becomes warm and dry. Warm and dry air is stable, so once it covers an area, it causes a calm period before the storm. This same process also causes the “eye of the storm” in hurricanes and tornadoes. In these conditions, the calm occurs in the center of the storm because of the strong rotating (旋转的) winds.

The Weather Network has a tip for working out how far away a storm is. First count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder, roughly three seconds equal one kilometer. So, for example, if you count nine seconds, the storm is about three kilometers away. A good method is that if your count is below 30 seconds, you should seek shelter straight away.

However, due to the complexity of storm system, not all storms take place after calm. Given the right conditions, some storms announce themselves with heavy rain and fierce winds.

So, your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather reports for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area. That's the most reliable way to predict the next display(展示) of nature's temper (脾气).

1. What is the function of Paragraph 3?

A．To describe how the eye of the storm comes into being.

B．To stress why tornadoes and hurricanes are destructive.

C．To explain why a peaceful period occurs before some storms.

D．To remind how dangerous a storm can be in certain situations.

2. If you count fifteen seconds between a lightening flash and a thunder clap, the storm may be .

A．one kilometer away	B．three kilometers away
C．four kilometers away	D．five kilometers away

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Heavy storms don't usually last long.

B．It is not always quiet before a storm.

C．Storms have a big influence on our life.

D．Weather reports often fail to predict a storm.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A travel journal.	B．A science fiction.
C．A literature review.	D．A geography magazine.

4 . Here is your best chance to travel around the UK in 2015: More than 200 B&Bs (bed & breakfast) across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are selected to offer you amazing services for your stay at their lowest prices! Don’t miss it. Just collect the vouchers (活动券) in our B&B Daily and book the stays for your travel following the terms and conditions below:
●The offer includes a room for the night and a breakfast the next morning.
● The offer is valid for a basic twin or double room only.
● The stay must be booked directly with the chosen B&Bs before 28/04/2015.
● Each voucher can only be used by the holder to book one room for one night.
●The offer is ￡20 per room, per night. If voucher holders book additional services such as lunch, evening meal or activities, an extra charge is required. Please check directly with your chosen B&Bs to see what extra services are available.
● Vouchers must be presented on arrival. If no vouchers are presented, the B&Bs may reserve the right to charge at full price for every night of stay.
● Vouchers may not be used together with any other offer.
● The voucher holders must pay for the stay in full at the time of booking. Meanwhile, additional ￡10 has to be paid to confirm the booking and will be returned on arrival.
● The B&Bs reserve the right to refuse voucher holders’ bookings for people under the age of 18.
1. How much should be paid for a two­-night stay when you book a room with vouchers?

A．￡75.

B．￡35.

C．￡50.

D．￡55.

2. What right do the B&Bs reserve?

A．To request extra charges as tips.

B．To refuse bookings for guests under the age of 18.

C．To charge at full price for stays not confirmed.

D．To charge extra￡10 for bookings with no vouchers.

3. According to the passage, the voucher holders can ________.

A．book the stays through B&B Daily

B．use the B&B offer together with other offers

C．book either a basic twin or double room at the chosen B&Bs

D．have lunch or evening meal without paying any extra money

5 . Teen Climbing Camp 2010
This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally.
Rock Dimensions camps are designed to be a positive and memorable experience by providing healthy communication between participants, individual goal setting, and challenges that lead to personal growth.
Dates
Monday, June 29-Friday, July 3
Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31
Locations
Climbing Tower at Footsloggers
Linville Gorge and Table Rock area
Local climbing areas near Boone
Responsibilities
Participants will meet Rock Dimensions guides at our location each morning and at the end of each day. Rock Dimensions will provide all climbing items, including a safety rope, a helmet and climbing shoes for each participant. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch, water, small backpack, appropriate clothing, and personal items like sun cream, etc.
Pre-camp planning
Participants will receive the following information in their registration(注册) packet Medical Form, Responsibility Agreement, Clothing/Equipment List, and Directions
Cost
$575/person for the 5-day camp
$325/person for the first 3 days
Anyone interested in participating in just the last two days of the camp should call to discuss pricing and necessary skills/experience.
1. According to the text, Rock Dimensions camps will _______.

A．probably impress participants deeply

B．provide a few competitions

C．help the participants set their life goals

D．check the records of personal growth

2. What of the following do participants need to bring with them?

A．A safety rope.	B．A helmet.
C．Climbing shoes.	D．Appropriate clothing.

3. If Paul wants to participate in the climbing camp from July 27 to July 29 and his brother from July 27 to July 31, it will cost them _______.

A．575 dollars	B．650 dollars
C．900 dollars	D．1,150 dollars

4. What can we infer from the text?

A．Some experience is required of the participants.

B．It’ll be hard for teens to experience the climbing.

C．Parents are required to stay with their children.

D．Guides will talk about the prices with parents.