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In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a great bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, bridge building experts thought that this was an impossible project and told Roebling to forget it. But Roebling could not ignore the vision of this bridge. After much discussion and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington, an engineer, that the bridge could be built. The father and son developed concepts of how it could be completed and how the difficulties could be overcome. After that, they began to build their dream bridge. The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway a tragic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was also injured and left with a certain amount of brain damage,which made him unable to walk or talk or even move. Everyone had a negative comment since the Roeblings were the only one who knew how to build the bridge. In spite of these difficulties, Washington was never discouraged and still had a burning desire to complete the bridge. It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit him. All he could do was to move one finger and he decided to make the best use of it. By moving it, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers what to do. The project was underway again. For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory to the victory of one man's determination not to be defeated by circumstances. This is one of the best examples of a neversaydie attitude that overcomes a terrible physical disability and achieves an impossible goal. When John Roebling had the idea of building the bridge, _ . A) his son supported him immediately B) many experts thought it impossible C) there was no bridge around New York D) he persuaded the government to support him
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B

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"I'm here to give you the letter, Sir." Anna Pavlova said. "Thank you," replied the headmaster. She walked over to his desk. Looking up, he found her quite nervous, "Oh, little Pavlova , you aren't a new students , are you ? " he asked . Anna held her head high, which still made her look far younger than her fifteen years. "I've been at this ballet school for almost five years," she said proudly. The headmaster liked the way she talked. A pair of red ballet shoes set all alone on the table caught her eye. "That is Taglioni's shoes, I'm very sorry that there's nobody who can wear it today. Her feet were small and perfect," he said. Toglioni ! The greatest dancer of all the time! The name sent an unusual feeling through her. He looked at her shining eyes, and then he asked, "How would you like to try it on?" As in a dream, she pulled on the red shoes. "Why? They fit perfectly! " He said happily. " Little Pavlova , I've seen your dance . You are very good. " And she had won Toglioni's shoes. She, little Anna Pavloa , was going to be a great dancer . She had known this in her heart since she was a little girl, dancing as soon as she could walk, always dancing. Dancing was Anna's life. One day, she would show the beauty of ballet to all the world. And this was the dream for which she worked so hard and lived her life. After graduation from the ballet school, she soon became the best dancer in Russia. But her greatest contribution to ballet came later, when she began to dance outside of Russia. Her great dancing took her all over the world and produced a love of ballet everywhere she went. Which of the following is TRUE? A) Anna's dancing produced a love for beauty of ballet only in Russia. B) Anna devoted all her life to ballet education C) Anna decided to be a great dancer when she was quite small. D) Anna danced around the world when she was still in ballet school.
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C

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Americans Spend Their Free Time In Various Ways America is a country of sports--of hunting,fishing and swimming,and of team sports like baseball and football.Millions of Americans watch their favorite sports on television.They also like to play in community orchestras ,make their own films or recordings,go camping,visit museums,attend lectures,travel,garden,read,and join in hundreds of other activities.The people also enjoy building things for their homes,sewing their own clothes,even making their own photographs.They do these things for fun as well as for economy. But as much as Americans enjoy their free time,the country is at the same time a"self-improvement" country.More than 25 million adults continue their education,chiefly by going to school in the evening, during their own free time,at their own expense.Added to the time spent on personal activities,Americans a1so devote a great amount of their time to the varied needs of their communities.Many hospitals,schools,libraries,museums,parks,community centers,and organizations that assist the poor depend on the many hours citizens devote to these activities,often without any pay. Why do they do it? There are several answers.The idea of cooperating and sharing responsibility with one another for the benefit of all is as old as the country itself. When the country was first founded in 1776,it was necessary for the settlers to work together to live.They had crossed dangerous seas and risked all they had in their struggle for political and religious freedom.There remains among many Americans a distrust of central government.People still prefer to do things themselves within their communities,rather than give the government more control. Sometimes people offer their time because they wish to accomplish something for which no money is paid,to do something that will be of benefit to the entire community.It is true that some people use their _ because they are truly interested in the work;or they are learning from the experience. No matter what the reason... The writer mentions the foundation of the country in order to indicate _ . A) the reason for Americans' willingness to cooperate and share responsibility B) the American people's determination to live C) the American people's love for freedom D) the early history of America
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A