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Magellan was from Portugal, but he sailed for the king of Spain.On September 20, 1519, he left Spain with five ships and 240 men.After passing the tip of South America, they reached the Pacific Ocean, on which they sailed more than one year.Very often they could not see a piece of land for months and they suffered greatly from the lack of food and fresh water.Many of them died of hunger and disease.They even had to live on sawdust(锯末).Finally in April 1521, Magellan got to the Philippine Islands, where he was killed.His men got away and continued their voyage across the Indian Ocean.It was with the greatest difficulty that they passed the Cape of Good Hope.By the time they returned to Spain on December 21, 1521, seven out of every eight men had died. Magellan’s voyage proved that men could sail around the world and that our earth is but a huge ball. 51. Miss Yamada could fly round the world in less than fifty hours because ________. A. our world was getting smaller B. the plane was invented C. she ran rapidly D. the ship was invented 52 We can learn that Magellan_______. A. was the first man to make a trip around the world by ship B. was the first man to travel in a plane. C. was the man to make ships D. was the man to invent the plane 53. What did Magellan need most on the ship according to the text? A. maps and books B. radios and computers C. wood and fire D. food and fresh water. 54 Where did Magellan die? A.In Spain B. In South America C. On Philippine Islands D. In Good Hope 55. Which is the best title of this passage? A . The World is Round. B. Going Around the World C. Sailing Around the World D. Magellan’s Voyage B Friends play a very important part in everyone’s life.Friendship usually develops during childhood.New friends are made when you progress through school.Those friends that you make as a student can usually last long.Friends influence your development, maturity(成熟)and sense of responsibility(责任).A familiar expression is “You can tell a lot about a person by knowing who his friends are.”Friendship is based on common interests.If you like sports, most of your friends are likely to be athletic(体格健壮的).If you enjoy reading and shopping, most of your friends do the same. Some people call you their friend for the wrong reasons.These people are not really friends.They are superficial(表面的)only “friends” on the outside, not the inside where it counts.Superficial friends only want to be your friends if it is to their advantage.True friends are there whether you are rich or poor.It is easy to have many so-called “friends” if you are rich.By this time, you should be able to separate your friends into the real or the“phoney”. True friends are most special.They are also difficult to find.You can consider yourself very lucky if you have one true friend.This friend is ready to help you when necessary.He or she knows you would do the same for them.A true friend is someone you can talk to about any subject or problem.You and your true friend have good understanding of each other.True friends support you, take your side.And build up your confidence. 56. When do the friends you make last long according to the text A. when you are a student. B. when you graduate from school C. when you are becoming older. D. when you were born 57. What is friendship based on? A. much money B. common interests C. early ages. D. high schools 58. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Friends play a very important part in everyone’s life. B. The friendship developing during your school days will be with you for a long time C. If you love music , none of your friends will be a music lover. D. True friends are there whether you are rich or poor 59 The word “phoney’’ in the 2nd paragraph means_______. A. not poor B. not special C. not true D. not rich 60. What is the last paragraph about? A. What is a true friend B. What is a friendship. C. How to make a true friend. D. How to help a friend. (责任编辑：admin) |