B. pretty and handsome; ordinary-looking

C. great and important; common

D. hopeful and helpful; careless

(  )55. A person ________ is more likely to become a genius.

A. whose parents are clever

B. often thinking about difficult problems

C. often helped by his parents and teachers

D. born with a good brain and putting it into active use

(  )56. It is better for parents ________.

A. to praise and encourage their children more often

B. to be hard on their children

C. to leave their children alone with nothing to do

D. to give their children as much help as possible

(  )57. Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?

A. Parents play an important part in their children’s growth.

B. The less you use your mind the duller you may become.

C. Intelligence is obviously the result of where and how you live.

D. What makes a person bright or stupid is still under discussion.

D

No one could have failed to be moved had he watched the live televised volleyball game between the Chinese and Cuban women’s teams. As we sat before the television set, with our eyes fixed on the screen, we experienced every kind of feeling. When the two teams played neck and neck, we were on pins and needles, anxious as to what would come next, and when our team fell behind our hearts were in our mouths. Watching the game between those two teams is not only a matter of great joy. For more than that it provides food for thought. Just see how the Chinese women won the game ──by their co ──operation (合作), by their excellent skill, their effort and strong will. A Chinese saying goes, “When two competent opponents (比赛的双方) meet, the strong ──minded one will win. “This is the spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team. If every Chinese showed some of the spirit, never losing heart in times of difficulty and remaining clear ──minded in times of advantage (优势), then our nation would stand in the vanguard (前列) of the world family of nations, just as the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team has done, is doing and will do.

(  )58. While watching the game, we _____.

A. had feelings of different kind

B. enjoyed a friendly and wonderful game

C. clapped and cheered only for the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team

D. were eager to know what would happen later on

(  )59. The wonderful game _____.

A. brought us great joy   B. provided us with food for our thoughts

C. gave us not only great joy but also food for thoughts

D. give us a valuable amusement

(  )60. The author believed that _____.

A. the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team was the strongest

B. China was sure to become stronger and stronger if only we have that spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team

C. The Chinese must remain clear-minded in time of advantage

D. The Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team never lost heart in times of difficulty

(  )61. The best title of the passage might be _____.

A. Watching a Close Volleyball Game

B. The Spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team

C. Learn from the Members of the Volleyball Team

D. The Strong ──Minded Are the Winners