Passage 21
Some time ago, an old businessman had a large store in Boston. He wanted a boy to work for him, and he put an advertisement in the newspaper. The next morning, many boys came to the old man's office, asking for the job.
There was a post（柱子）by his desk, and there was a nail（钉子）in it．He took a walking-stick and said," Everyone has three chances. If anyone can hit the nail on the head with this stick more than once,1 will give him the job.”
The boys thought it was very easy. They all tried, but nobody could make it. So the old man said,"I'm sorry I can't take any of you. "And they left.
He kept the advertisement in the papers, and the next morning many more boys came, and among them he saw a thin boy who had been there the day before. The boy hit the nail successfully for three times. The old man felt surprised and asked how he did that.
“Yes,"said the boy,"I failed yesterday, but I thought that if I kept on trying a while,I could do it.So I went home and practiced hitting a nail with a stick till I could do it,and I got up very early this morning, and tried again.”
The old man said,"You are the boy for me,"and gave him the job. Whatever the boy had to do, he tried to do his best.It was not very long before he became the best clerk in the store.
1. Did the thin boy get the job at last?
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2. What did the old man have in Boston?
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3. Where did the boy practice hitting a nail?
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4. How many boys got the job on the first day?
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5. How did the boy deal with his job?
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Passage 22
Travelling has been popular with people for a very long time. Many of today's travellers are trying to find an unusual experience or adventure. Hiking（徒步旅行）may be a good choice.
Instead of spending your vacation on a bus, in a hotel or sitting on the beach, you may want to try hiking.徒步旅行是旅游的一种好方式。You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and it doesn't have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or travel to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountains, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city.
Hiking is fun and exciting, you shouldn't forget safety. Here are some basic tips for successful hiking:
Don't hike alone.
Bring water,a good map and a cellphone.
Wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun.
Don't drink wine.
1．将第二段中的汉语译成英语。
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2．第二段中的斜体词it指代的什么？
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3．将第二段中划线的句子译成汉语。
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4．将第三段空线处填入适当的连词，使全句完整。
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5．回答问题。
How many basic tips does the writer give us for successful hiking?
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Passage 23（河南）
Starting high school is a great experience for any teenager. Whether you are coming from a middle school( grades six through eight) or a junior high school(grades seven through nine), there are many things about high school that are different from your old school environment.（1）
You will face being in a new school, making new friends in an unfamiliar class and getting to know new teachers. These new teachers will usually have higher academic（学术的）levels than your middle and junior-high school Teachers（2）In return, they expect you to work hard and develop your skills.
On top of all this, peer pressure（同伴压力）to drink and smoke often increases in high school.（3）
Although there is a lot of pressure,it is nothing you cannot deal with. If you are feeling pressure to do something that you feel is wrong, talk to a friend,parent or counselor to find a solution（解决）．（4）If you are not succeeding academically, find someone to help you. If you feel lonely,try to join a school club or group to make new friends.
（5）With time, you will come to be thankful for everything about your experience. On the point of starting your high school, are you ready?
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