31、here was plenty of wind in his village, and realized that if he could build a windmill like that, he could give his family and the people in his village a much better life. There was just one problem. The book didnt explain how to build a windmill, and neither did any of the other books in the libra 。

32、ry.What happened over the next year demonstrated Williams incredible ambition and determination. He began to collect any kinds of materials he thought could be useful scraps of wood, broken bicycles, old shoes and started to build a windmill next to his familys house. He endured many challenges and。

33、failures. Other people in his village called him crazy and said his idea would never work. Finally, at the age of 14, William completed his first windmill. When they saw electric lights and heard the sound of music on the radio coming from Williams house, the village people came running. He had done 。

34、 it. His autobiography (自传), The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind tells the story of how the rest of the world came to know about his achievements. With the help of international supporters, his village now has clean running water, solar powered lighting, and electric power. As a result of his actions, Wi 。

35、lliam was invited to study engineering at Dartmouth College, one of the top-ranking universities in the U. S. He also travels the world and gives talks about how he made his dream a reality.40. William went to the local library because .A. he wanted to continue his education B. it was his favorite w 。

36、ay to kill time and relaxC. it was believed to be a way to change his fate D. he wanted to find some materials for his invention41. Paragraph 3 is mainly about . A. why the windmill is so attractive B. how William got inspired by a bookC. why William decided to continue his education D. how a windmi 。

37、ll works to produce electricity42. The living conditions in Williams village are much better now mainly because .A. William has helped build a power station B. the villagers are greatly encouraged by WilliamC. Williams autobiography is locally popular D. it has received much outside help43. What is。

38、the message conveyed in the passage?A. We should strike while the iron is hot. B. A good beginning makes a good end.C. One who lives his dream can make a difference. D. Youd better not put all the eggs in one basket.CMany people in high school cannot wait to go to college and leave their hometown be 。

39、hind. Questions arise, though, when it comes to all of the decisions involved in choosing a college.One of the first considerations may be finance. State and public colleges are often the least expensive. Often, though, the better colleges are private and more expensive. It is sad when gifted studen 。

40、ts cannot attend a college of their choice just for financial reasons.Another major factor is location. Whether the college is in a small town or large city can have a major impact on its activities. A water lover probably will be more comfortable spending four years near an ocean or a lake. Those w 。

41、ho cannot tolerate heat will probably be more comfortable at a northern college. Distance from home may also come into consideration. If family is a top priority, that person should stay close to home;
on the other hand, if independence is desired, a campus farther from home would be more appropriat 。

42、e.School size also plays a major role in the decision process. If you want to get to know your teachers, a small college is suitable. For those of you who consider yourself a “ people person” and want a wide range of activities, a large college is more fitting. Your area of interest is another facto 。

43、r to consider in the decision-making process if you want to get the most from your education. The whole point of college is to learn what is of interest to you.Crucially(至关重要地), one must take into consideration the colleges by which you can realistically be accepted. An Ivy League school for an aver 。

44、age student would probably not be a good match. Similarly, an average school for an above-average student would not work well. The college should provide enough of a challenge for the student to work hard. Although there may not be the perfect college out there, there probably will be one that is cl 。

45、ose. Those who cannot find a suitable college are probably not looking hard enough.44. When it comes to going to college the author thinks ________.A. financial situation is the first to consider B. students are unwilling to leave their homeC. students will become homesick D. students are eager to a 。

46、ttend their ideal university45. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?A. Students can be independent at college. B. A long distance will make students upset.C. The location of the college is a main factor. D. The climate must be taken into consideration.46. What does the underlined part “ peo 。

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