初二英语任务型阅读练习题When he was only 14 years old, William Kamkwamba started to dream up a windmill that would produce electricity for his village in Malawi in Africa. What was the trouble? As Malawi was experiencing the worst famine(饥荒) in 50 years, William had to drop out of school because his family could not afford $80 every year. This meant he not only had no money to buy the parts, but also had no formal education to teach him how to put them together. However, he wouldnt give up.Strong-willed, he headed to the local library and read its limited(有限的) selection of textbooks, then gathered some waste parts-a bicycle engine, bamboo poles(杆), a tractor fan, rubber belts, a bike chain ring-and brought his dream to life, building a working windmill. It took him five years to perfect the design. And he went on to found the Moving Windmills Project in 2008 to foster(促进) economic development and education projects in the countryside in Malawi.In 2009, William shared his moving story in a book. Now, the story of creativity is being adapted(改编) for young hearts and minds in the beautifully pictured book. Williams story shines with all the more cheerfulness in the hands of 27-year-old artist Elizabeth Zunon. Her rich and romantic paintings excite the young readers with wonderful abilities.1.When did William start to dream up a windmill?2.Why did William have to drop out of school?3.How long did it take William to perfect his design?4.What happened in 2009?5.What kind of boy do you think William is?James is a good student and he has lots of friends, but he also has a problem. Some older boys are bullying(欺负) him at school. James is very unhappy and he doesnt know what to do about it. Here are some suggestions to him and other teenagers in this situation.Dont feel worried. Its not your fault(过错)! Being bullied can make you feel very lonely and angry, but you are not alone. Dont feel that you have to hide the problem. You should find a person you can trust, and tell them your problem. It might be your teacher, your parents, or even your friends parents. After you tell someone, you will get some support and feel some relief(解脱).Speaking to an adult might make you nervous, but here are other things you can do. Some people express their feelings more easily on paper. Write a letter to someone or keep a diary. Include all the details(细节) about what the bullies do, as well as when and where the bullying happens. You can use it as proof to show what is going on. And it is a wonderful idea to show your letter or diary to a teacher or another responsible adult. Then the bullies will feel very afraid if their names appear in a letter!Also, dont show you are sad and dont try and fight with the bullies. You could get in trouble yourself. Ignore them and just walk away. The bullies will soon stop.1.Does James have many friends?2.Who can you tell your problem?3.Where can you express your feelings?4.How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?5.What is the passage mainly talking about?There are many ways to study English. But which one is the most helpful? Unluckily, I dont think there is a single(惟一的) answer that is right for every student. However, I think I can give you some advice on how to study English.Study English every dayIts important to study English every day and it can impress(使有印象) you with what you have learned. Study English for ten to fifteen minutes rather than an hour every day. Its better to do just a little bit every day rather than a lot only twice a week.Study English by using different waysDont just use one way to study English. Using different ways can excite all the parts of your brain(大脑). For example, if you are learning new vocabulary, draws a word map, describe a picture or write down the words five times. All of these ways can help to improve your learning.Study English by finding some friends Try to find some friends to study English with you. You can practise exercises together or have conversations together in English. As you study English together, you can help each other with the exercises you may not understand.Study English by choosing topics that interest you. One of the most important things to do is to study English by using topics that you like. If you enjoy the topics, it will be much easier for you to improve your English in a short time.1.Why is it good to study English every day?2.Is it good for a student to study English for ten to fifteen minutes rather than an hour every day?3.Whats the advantage of studying English by using different ways?4.What kind of topic should you choose when studying English?5.Whats the passage mainly about?Do you know what American students have to do in their schools? In America, at the beginning of the term, students must select their courses and teachers first. While in China students usually have no chances to select their