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1、高二英语阅读专项训练（5）（4+1） AWhen we talk about intelligence we do not mean the ability to get good scores on certain kinds of tests or even the ability to do well in school. By intelligence we mean a way of living and behaving, especially in a new or upsetting situation. If we want to test intelligence, we
2、need to find out how a person acts instead of how much he knows what to do.For instance, when in a new situation, an intelligent person thinks about the situation, not about himself or what might happen to him. He tries to find out all he can do, and then he acts immediately and tries to do somethin
3、g about it. He probably isnt sure how it will all work out, but at least he tries. And if he cant make things work out right, he doesnt feel ashamed that he failed; he just tries to learn from his mistakes. An intelligent person, even if he is very young, has a special outlook on life, a special fee
4、ling about life, and a special way of how he fits into it.If you look at children, youll see great differences between what we call “bright” children and “not bright” children. They are actually two different kinds of people, not just the same kind with different amount of intelligence. For example,
5、 the bright child really wants to find out about life - he tries to get in touch with everything around him. But the unintelligent child keeps more to himself and his own dream-world; he seems to have a wall between him and life in general.1. In a new situation, an intelligent person _.A. knows more
6、 about what might happen to himB. is sure of the result he will getC. is ready to face and fit himself in the situationD. cares more about himself 2. If an intelligent person failed, he would _.A. try not feel ashamed B. learn from his experiencesC. try to find all he could do D. make sure what resu
7、lt he would get 3. The difference between bright children and non bright children lies in _.A. their attitude towards life B. the degree of clevernessC. the amount of knowledge about the world D. their way of thinking4. The author of this passage will probably continue to talk about _. A. how to det
8、ermine what intelligence is B. how an unintelligence person should be taught C. how to solve intelligent problems D. how to educate children to deal with different situationsBRIPTA at a GlanceThe Rhode Island Public Transit (公共交通) Authority (RIPTA) is a public, independent authority. Founded in 1966
9、, RIPTA is authorized to operate public transit services through the State of Rhode Island.RIPTA has provided 44 years of statewide service (1966-2010)Governed by an 8-member appointed Board of DirectorsServes 38 of 39 Rhode Island communitiesOperates 7 days a weekOperates 3,300 daily trips on 58 st
10、atewide fixed bus routesManages the statewide ride program for seniors and people with disabilitiesOperates flexible service in 6 Rhode Island communitiesProvides Park & Ride Service at 27 sites around the State of Rhode IslandOperates seasonal Ferry (渡船)(May 16-October 16) service between Providenc
11、e and Newport, Rhode IslandOperates 9.3 million fixed route automobile miles annuallyKeeps a team of 241 fixed route buses, and 17 flexible vansUses 2.5 million gallons of fuel per yearEmploys 844 peopleOffers free statewide service on Air Quality Alert DaysOperates and maintains two facilities (设施)
12、 in Providence and one in Newport 2010 Ridership Fixed Route Bus 24, 130, 167 Providence LINK 704, 301 Providence /Newport Ferry 42, 988 Flexible Service 375, 995 Ride Senior /Disabled Program 690, 432 Total: 25, 943, 8835. What service does RIPTA offer? A. Public transit nationwide B. Public transi
13、t in ProvidenceC. Public transit across Rhode Island D. Public transit in Newport6. How many communities does RIPTA connect?A. 58 B. 39 C. 38 D. 277. When is Providence /Newport Ferry open to the public?A. On workdays. B. All the year round. C. On weekends.D. In summer and fall.C Last week, I took m
14、y children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked me if he could pray (祈祷). As we bowed our heads, he said, “God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream. And liberty and justice for all! Amen!”Along with the laughter from the other
15、customers nearby, I heard a woman saying, “Thats whats wrong with this country. Kids today even dont know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why? I never!” Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?”As I told him that he had done a good job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman came to the table. He said, “I happen to know that God thought you were a great prayer.” “Really?” my son asked. “Im
