Reading Comprehension
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Monday： This camping trip idea was not getting off to a very good start. It was raining and the tent leaked. The hiking seemed to take forever, and I still couldn’t understand how it could all have been up the hill! How did I ever let my brother talk me into this? When we get home — he’s going to have to do something great to get back on my good side. Maybe he should sponsor a shopping spree(狂购)at the mall!
Tuesday: Things were looking up. The sun came out today, so we were able to leave the tents and dry out. We camped at the edge of a small lake that I couldn’t see before because of the rain and fog. The mountains were all around us, and the forest was absolutely beautiful. We spent most of the day dragging everything out of our backpacks or tents and putting them where the sun could dry them out. Later in the afternoon we tried to catch the fish for dinner, but the fish were smarter than we were. At night we built a fire and sang songs happily.
Wednesday: We hiked to the far side of the lake and climbed to the top of a small peak. From there we could see how high the other mountains were and how far the forest spread around us. On the way up we passed through a snowfield!
Thursday: I caught my first fish! We followed the stream that fed the lake. After about two miles, we came to a section that Carol said looked 揻ishy? She had a pack rod( b竿), which could be carried in a backpack. I asked to cast it, and I caught a fish on my first try. Carol caught a few more. But they were just too pretty to eat for lunch, so we put them back in the stream.
Friday: I can’t believe we are going home already. It will be nice to get a hot shower, sleep in a real bed, and eat junk food, but the trip has been wonderful. We’re already talking about another camping adventure next year where we will canoe down a river. It’s hard to believe, but I think this city girl has a little country blood in her veins.
1. The writer went on this camping trip because ____.
A . she enjoyed camping
B. she wanted to go fishing
C. she was influenced by her brother
D. she was tired of staying home
2. The whole morning of Tuesday, the writer ____.
A. hiked along the lake
B. dried out her belongings
C. climbed the mountain
D. caught the fish for dinner
3. It can be inferred that Carol had a pack rod with her because ____.
A. she could not afford to buy a regular fishing pole
B. she needed it to get their main source of food
C. she thought the writer of the journal might need it
D. she expected to go fishing while they were hiking
4. It is likely that the writer will ____.
A. go on another camping trip
B. invite Carol to go fishing together
C. make her brother buy her something
D. convince her brother to go camping
B
The DuSable Museum of African American History on Chicago’s south side is home to a collection documenting the history and culture of African Americans in the United States.
Address: 740 E. 56th Pl., Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-947-0600
Parking at DuSable: Limited parking is available in the DuSable parking lot.
DuSable Museum Hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
DuSable Museum Admission: Adults: $10; seniors and children: $7; children under 6: free (You can get a 10% discount when visiting us on Sunday)
Visitor Guidelines
Please note that the following are not permitted while visiting our galleries: Animals, Food or Beverages, Video Cameras or Umbrellas
About the DuSable Museum of African American History
Located in Washington Park on Chicago抯 south side, the DuSable Museum of African American History was the first museum in the United States dedicated ( 致力于) only to the history and culture of African Americans. Founded in 1961 by art historian Dr. Margaret Burroughs, DuSable now houses more than 15,000 significant pieces, including art, print pieces and historical mementos (纪念品).
In March 2016, the Smithsonian Museums granted (授予) DuSable affiliate (隶属的) status, which means that the Chicago institution now has access to Smithsonian’s exhibits. It is the second Chicago cultural institution that has been granted this affiliation; the Adler Planetarium is the other.
The DuSable Museum also hosts special exhibits throughout the year, topics of which might cover the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Panther Party, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Most of the masterpieces are from the DuSable Museum Collection. The museum was named after Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable, who is widely recognized as the first permanent resident of Chicago and is formally considered the Founder of Chicago by the State of Illinois.
1. If a young couple and a 5-year-old boy visit the museum on Sunday, they’ll pay ____.
A. 18 dollars
B. 20 dollars
C. 24.3 dollars
D. 27 dollars
2. What can we learn about the DuSable Museum?
A. Its name came from a black slave.
B. It is to the south of Washington Park.
C. It was set up in the early 1960s.
D. It’s the second cultural museum in the U.S..
3. The exhibits in the DuSable Museum ____.
A. are mainly about the American history
B. are only about the black in the U.S.
C. are all from the DuSable Museum Collection
D. are over 15,000 pieces covering all kinds of aspects
4. According to the passage, the DuSable Museum ____.
A. provides free parking for visitors
B. is the first cultural institution in Chicago
C. allows visitors to take a photo of its exhibits
D. shares exhibits with the Smithsonian Museums
C
Dear Native college students,
As a new academic year approaches, I want to share some words from my heart. They aren’t just from me; they are shared experiences and stories I’ve learned from family, classmates, and Native college students.
Like many of you, I knew college was in my pathway. And I fulfilled that dream, graduating with a doctorate(博士学位) from the University of Arizona last year.
Let’s share a story about Jessie. Throughout high school, she was teased for not looking Native. Her family often made life more difficult; they told her she would be a failure. During those dark days, she talked with her great-grandmother. Jessie shared, ?My great-grandmother told me, ‘You shouldn’t question your life. You were put on this earth for a reason. You shouldn’t take away the life you were given.’ It was what I needed to hear at that time. I was fortunate enough to have talked to her the way I did.”
We as Native peoples have gone through much adversity(困境), yet we have persevered(坚持). It’s because we have the ability to transform the negative into the positive. It’s the belief that we have to move forward, for our people and future generations.
I often ask Native students why they are in college. Most tell me their purpose is to help our people. Many Natives see that the possibilities for a promising future rely upon obtaining a college degree. If you have yet to consider these reasons for attending and graduating from college, think about these transformative intentions.
College may seem like a lonely journey, but remember you’re not alone. Many of us are praying for you, willing to listen to your experiences, and can help remind you about why you are on this journey. When you walk across the stage and receive your degree, we’ll be glad for you. So, keep going; we are with you.
With love,
Amanda R. Tachine (Navajo), Ph.D.
1. What can we learn about the author?
A. She lived with her great-grandmother.
B. She went to the university at a young age.
C. She thought the journey to college is lonely.
D. As a Native person, she finished her university with a doctorate.
2. Jessie who lived a difficult life ____.
A. got help from her school
B. benefited a lot from her great-grandmother
C. was considered a failure by her teacher
D. set a goal to attend university when she was very young
3. Most Native students go to college to ____.
A. help their people
B. get rid of terrible life
C. struggle for equal rights of citizens
D. transform the negative to the positive
4. The author writes the article mainly to ____.
A. tell Native students about their own stories
B. tell Native students about her college life
C. encourage Native students to stick to their dreams
D. indicate that the society is unfair to them Natives