We were lowerincome families.My parents barely made ends meet for them and five of us kids.Alvin picked up around twenty kids in our area and dropped us off after school.About once a month he would make a stop at the local drivein.Someone would come out and ask each of us if we wanted an ice cream or a drink.Alvin would pay for the whole bus out of his own pocket.The kindness that he showed was amazing.We didn't get treats like that too often and they are fondly remembered.

I remember him picking us up at the end of the school year and taking us to his home for a barn dance (谷仓舞)．He would provide drinks and chips for everyone.

Remembering the kindness he showed，I called him up twenty years later and thanked him.I told him that he probably wouldn't remember me，but I sure remembered him! We didn't see much kindness from others as we grew up，so it made it all the more special.

I could hear the smile in his voice when he thanked me for calling.

He's the reason I do my best to show kindness to everyone I cross paths with.He's had such a huge influence in my life and I'm so thankful I was able to tell him.

1．All of the following are mentioned in Paragraph 2 EXCEPT that ________.

A．about twenty kids rode on the Alvin's bus

B．it seemed that Alvin didn't like naughty students

C．thanks to Alvin，the kids could eat free ice creams

D．someone sold things like drinks at the local drivein

B　[细节理解题。由文章第二段中的“Alvin picked up around twenty kids...”可知A项正确；由“Alvin would pay for the whole bus...pocket”可知C项正确；由“Someone would come out...or a drink”可知D项正确。唯有B项未提及。]

2．When receiving Alvin's offer，the author felt ________.

A．amazed　　　　　　 B．anxious

C．terrified D．confused

A　[推理判断题。由文章第二段倒数第二句话“The kindness that he showed was amazing.”可推知A项正确。]

3．What can we learn from the passage?

A．The author came from a wealthy family.

B．Alvin usually picked up the kids at 8：30.

C．The author was the only child of his/her parents.

D．The author was invited to Alvin's home and had fun.

D　[细节理解题。由文章第三段内容可知D项正确。]

4．Who gave the kids a lot of help in spirits?

A．Alvin.

B．Five kids.

C．The author's parents.

D．A seller at the drivein.

A　[推理判断题。由文章最后两段内容可知，校车司机Alvin的善举感动了作者一生，对作者的人生产生了潜移默化的影响。]

India has a very vast history and heritage(遗产)．The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture，religion，lifestyle，and economy of the country.This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore.Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey.These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.

Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient，medieval(中世纪的)，modern India and contemporary (当代的) India.Some of the historical travel packages are：

Forts and Palaces

The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless forts(堡垒) and palaces across the country.Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens.Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra)，Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi)，etc.

India Heritage Tours

The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy(遗产)．The heritage of the country is at least 5,000 years.Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage，Rajput heritage，Golden Triangle，splendid Gujarat，etc.

South India Historical Tours

The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places，scenic in South India include Goa，Cochin，Kerala，Munnar，Periyar，Kottayam and the list goes on and on.

5．What's the main purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce some tours that can explore the history of India.

B．To report some important events in the history of India.

C．To help study the culture and history of India.

D．To tell us how to explore the history of India.

A　[写作意图题。由文章第一段中的“These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history.”和第二段中的“Some of the historical travel packages are...”可知，文章主要介绍了一些与印度的历史有关的旅游项目。]

6．Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore because ________.

A．modern India has little to study

B．Indian people have an interesting lifestyle

C．its culture is greatly influenced by its history

D．India's history is longer than that of any other country

C　[细节理解题。由文章第一段中的“every event has an effect of its own on the culture，religion，lifestyle，and economy of the country.This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore.”可知，过去发生的事件对印度的文化、宗教、生活方式和经济等产生了影响，这是人们喜欢到印度旅游的主要原因。]

7．Most forts were built in order to ________.

A．act as a palace for queens

B．keep enemies away

C．honor the kings

D．attract tourists

B　[细节理解题。由文章第三段中的“Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away...”可知，建造碉堡的目的是为了抵御敌人入侵。]

Ⅱ.阅读七选五

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

It takes time to really get to know someone，but first impressions often determine whether someone is willing to spend more time learning about you.In fact，people's first impressions are made within seven seconds of meeting someone new.__1__

Show respect.People want to feel respected before they show you the same respect.__2__ Be sure to treat everyone around you well，because it shows a lot about who you are.

Be enthusiastic.__3__ Don't be afraid to show that you are interested in someone.In fact，people often see passion (激情) as a charming sign of strength and inspiration.Showing your enthusiasm by smiling or using friendly humor will make you seem easygoing.

__4__ Body language is as important as your words to first impressions.Make sure your posture is good，make strong eye contact (眼神接触) and try to express your interest in others.

Try to avoid the bad days.If something unfortunate happens，you don't have to follow a scheduled meeting on the day.__5__ Let them know you don't want unfavorable things to affect them.It'll show your ability to communicate effectively.

A．Make others comfortable.

B．Instead，you can set another time.

C．Pay attention to your body language.

D．Show interest in the person you meet.

E．When you go out for dinner，be polite to waiters.

F．Be polite and show manners with “please and thank you”．

G．Here are some tips on how to make a good first impression.

【语篇解读】　语篇类型是说明文，主题语境是人际沟通。本文介绍了如何给对方留下好的第一印象的方法。

1．G　[空白处前引出第一印象这个话题，空白处后列举了几种方法，判断该空为主旨句，引出下文，G项符合逻辑。]

2．F　[根据空白处前内容“只有别人感觉到受尊重了，他才会尊重你”可知，要有礼貌。]

3．D　[该段主旨为要热情。D项“要对你见到的人表示有兴趣”与本段主旨吻合。]

4．C　[空后提到肢体语言对第一印象的重要性可知，C项与本段主旨吻合。]