These days, many passers-by always _ a beggar on the Jiaochangkou Street in Yuzhong District of Chongqing in southwest China. The beggar's name is Xia Haibo, and he was born in Meihe Village, Tianmen City of Hubei Province. Being 25 years old, he is quite a special beggar in some ways -- he doesn't beg on his knees, as other beggars do when begging. Rather, he often stands in the crowded street, either reading a book or thinking about something carefully. He also started a blog on the Internet which has been clicked more than 500,000 times. He likes reading -- he has read many classical Chinese poems. He has kept writing and recently, he has planned to publish his writings. In 1998, Xia entered Tianmen Middle School as the best student in his town. However, a year before he took the college entrance examination, he came down with a high fever and was later diagnosed as having rheumatoid arthritis . In order to treat his disease, his father borrowed 60,000 yuan from relatives and friends. However, with this money, he didn't recover from the disease. He did not want to become a burden to his family any more. So in July, 2006, he left his hometown and went to Wuhan to make a living by begging. Begging has become a job to Xia now. However, he doesn't plan to go on living like this. "By July 24, 2008, when I have been begging for two years, I will stop my begging life. I promise," he said. It is his plan that by using the money he "earns", he will rent a small shop in his hometown and keep on writing in his spare time. Right now, he is trying to finish a book of his own. The book, called Love Is With Me, tells about the people who helped him during his begging life. When did Xia Haibo get the serious illness? A) In 1998. B) In 2001. C) In 2000. D) In 2006.
C
Attractions in Wisconsin _ 30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capital Square Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program. Admission is free. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am---4:00pm. ( 608 ) 264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum _ 612 Seventh Ave., New Glares The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America's heartland.14 buildings in the village give a full picture of every day life in the nineteenth-century Midwest. Tue.---Fri., May 1st---October 31st, 10:00am---4:00pm. Admission is $20 ( 608 ) 527-2317 www.swisshistoricalvillage.com _ 6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli WI One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historical creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderful prepared lunch at our cafe' overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison! Gallery open Tue.--Sun.,10:00am--5:00 pm Cafe' open Wed.--Sat, 11:00 am--3:00 pm Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00---3:00 pm ( 608 ) 845-6600 www.artisangal.com _ 239 Whitney St., Columbus World-class exhibit ---2000 quality souvenirs marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbus Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome. Open daily, 8:15 am--4:00 pm ( 608 ) 623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com We can learn from the text that _ . A) Swiss Historical Village is open for half a year. B) Christopher Columbus Museum overlooks a river. C) Tickets are needed for Wisconsin Historical Museum D) Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe are open daily for 4 hours.
A
Q: Among the more colorful characters of Leadville's golden age were H. A. W. Tabor and his wife, Elizabeth McCourt, better known as "Baby Doe". Their history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Horace Austin Warner Tabor was a school teacher in Vermont. Then he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulch, which he later renamed Leadville when he became its leading citizen. "Great deposits of lead are sure to be found here." he said. As it turned out, it was silver, not lead, that was to make Leadville's fortune and wealth. Tabor knew little about mining himself, so he opened a general store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour, and tobacco. It was his custom to " _ " prospective miners, in other words, to supply them with food and supplies, or "grub", while they looked for ore , in return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discovered. He did this for a number of years, but no one that he aided ever found anything of value. Finally one day in the year 1878, so the story goes, two miners came in and asked for "grub". Tabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that way. These were persistent, however, and Tabor was too busy to argue with them. "Oh help yourself. One more time won't make any difference," He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customers. The two miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for which they gave Tabor a one-third interest in their findings. They picked a barren place on the mountain side and began to dig. After nine days they struck a rich vein of silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so the mine belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the "Pittsburgh Mine," made $1,300,000 for Tabor in return for his $17 investment. Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine on another barren hillside just outside the town for $117,000. This turned out to be even more fabulous than the Pittsburgh, yielding $35,000 worth of silver per day at one time. Leadville grew.... Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A) Tabor's Life. B) A legend of the Old West C) Lead Makes Leadville's Fortune D) The Best Investment
A: B