新理念英语上机测试(华工版) Book 3
e country needed optimism to boost national morale, Xue Xiao touched people with his "courage and humor," the writer said. But the university's explanation that "Xue's spirit of rousing himself in the earthquake tallies with the school's motto" is really far-fetched, according to the article.
18.
A) For his brave action in saving other children.
B) For his naughty behavior in school.
C) For his optimistic spirit, perseverance and courage.
D) For his earthquake diary.
Script: What was Xue Xiao famous for?
正确答案: C
19.
A) He is envied by other students.
B) He has to work hard to keep up with others in English learning.
C) He has to take part-time jobs to sustain his campus life.
D) He was taken by the university without taking examinations.
Script: What can be inferred from the passage about Xue's school life at his university?
正确答案: B
20.
A) The reward received by the boy is reasonable.
B) The boy's involvement is not a contribution and therefore the reward is not appropriate.
C) The boy needs more attention from the public.
D) The boy should be encouraged.
Script: What is the article's comment on Xue's story in Oriental Morning Post?
正确答案: B
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
Courage is not only found in the heat of war or the mighty works of brave men and women. Courage is the mother (21)_________________ care of her sick child in the early morning hours. Courage is the father who shows up on time everyday at a boring, (22)_________________ , (23)_________________ job to feed and clothe his family.
Courage comes in many (24)_________________ , not only from thoughts and deeds of (25)_________________ , but in the (26)_________________ , everyday art of living. When life gets you down, when it seems that your world is at an end, take courage and go the next step. You will be (27)_________________ at the power and (28)_________________ you have inside. Just (29)_________________ enough courage to take you through this day. You only have to live one day at a time. You do not have to (30)_________________ all your troubles at one time. Like the Scotsman said, "The troubles of tomorrow must wait until this day is done."
Script: Courage is not only found in the heat of war or the mighty works of brave men and women. C
ourage is the mother taking care of her sick child in the early morning hours. Courage is the father who shows up on time everyday at a boring,

