A
During the mid1960s, Vinh Linh, Quang Tri in Vietnam was a wasteland, which was often under attack from the US air force. Vietnamese soldiers who were fighting against the US discussed how to make people there safe. Some suggested moving the people underground. Then they began to build a tunnel.
The Vinh Moc tunnel was built for the people of Son Trung and Son Ha in Vinh Linh county of Quang Tri Province. It was built in several stages, beginning in 1966 and was in use until 1971.It grew to include wells, kitchens, rooms for each family and hospitals. Around 60 families lived in the tunnel.
Deep under the ground, hidden from soldiers, people lived in the tunnel for many years. They survived. The tunnel was a success and no villagers lost their lives thanks to it.
During that time, 17 children were born in the tunnel, each of whose lives was a proof that the tunnel was effective in protecting the villagers. As time goes by, it has become both a historical site and a tourist attraction for people wishing to learn about a heroic period in Vietnam's history.
The total length of the tunnel network is nearly 2 km, and has three floors. It was built over two years. The two sides have small houses every 3 m．The tunnel center has a 150seat hall, a hospital and maternity rooms (产房)．It is linked to the sea by seven exits，which also function as ventilators (通风设备), and to a nearby hill by another six.
People wanting to know about the Vietnam War should have some knowledge of the tunnel network in Quang Tri. The tunnel network shows the wisdom and bravery of the local people in their fight for their identity.
Ten years after the war ended, the Vinh Moc tunnel was opened to tourists. These days, the government is working to protect the historical relic.
16．The villagers living in the tunnels were ________ during those years.
A．awful B．safe C．poor D．generous
17．According to the passage, the Vinh Moc Tunnel________.
A．is nearly 2 km in length with bad ventilation
B．had been built for 7 years before it came into use
C．is a place that shows the bravery of the local people
D．was first built as a base for the Vietnamese army
18．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A．During the mid1960s, Vietnam was at war with the US.
B．Vinh Linh, Quang Tri in Vietnam was an undeveloped place.
C．Soldiers built the tunnels as hiding places for villagers there.
D．Some people in the tunnel suffered much and died during the 1960s.
B
At 39 weeks pregnant(怀孕) most women would only be thinking of racing to hospital. But not Amber Miller, who set off to run the Chicago Marathon while expecting her second child any day.
As she neared the final stage of the race, she began to feel pain in the stomach. But the determined athlete managed to cross the finish line in 6 hours and 25 minutes.
Unbelievably the Chicago race was not even baby June’s first marathon—Miller ran the Wisconsin Marathon earlier this year, four months pregnant. She also ran another marathon when she was about four months pregnant with her son, Caleb.
Although there was extra weight, the seasoned runner’s time was just 3 hours off her personal best.
Miller began to feel pain near the end of the race, but she was not sure if it was labor(分娩), because she typically feels some pain when she runs while pregnant. After her race her husband drove her to Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield where she gave birth to the healthy 7 pounds, 13 ounce baby.
Miller decided to run because she and her husband had already signed up for the race. The athletic mother said she experienced an enthusiastic welcome from crowds as she ran along. But the devoted runner, who had completed eight marathons, admitted that she did get a few strange looks along the course.
“I know what I can handle. This is something I’ve been doing for a long time，” the experienced marathon runner said.
June was born at 10:29 pm. on Sunday night after seven hours’ labor.“She’s absolutely perfect,” Miller said.“We are extremely happy, but very tired.”
After her surprising double achievement, Miller says she is planning to take some time off to concentrate on being a fulltime mom.
19．What can we learn from the passage?
A．It wasn’t Miller’s first time to run a marathon while pregnant.
B．Miller’s husband was against her running the race.
C．Miller knew she was going to give birth at the end of the race.
D．Miller failed to finish the race due to her labor.
20．What is the name of Miller’s kid born right after the Chicago Marathon?
A．Caleb. B．June. C．Amber. D．Wisconsin.
21．What can be inferred from the passage?
A．People have different attitudes to Miller’s action.
B．Miller will soon return for her favorite marathons.
C．The baby was in danger at birth because of the race.
D．Miller’s personal best in marathons was over 6 hours.
22．What is the best title of the passage?
A．A Young American Couple Loving Marathons
B．How to Finish the Latest Chicago Marathon
C．How to Train a Pregnant Woman for Marathons
D．A Pregnant Woman Giving Birth After a Marathon
