Once upon a time two brothers who lived on neighbouring farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious one in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed .
Then the long cooperoration fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.
One morning there was a knock on John's door. He opened it to
find a man with a carpenter's toolbox. "I'm looking for a few days’ work" he said. "Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and there I could help with. Could I help you?"
"Yes," said the older brother. "I do have a job for you. Look across the creek(河沟) at that farm. That's my neighbor, in fact, it's my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow（草地） between us and he took his bulldozer（推土机） to the river levee（堤） and now there is a creek between us. Well, he may have done this to spite me, but I'll go him one better. I want you to build me a fence — an 8-foot fence — so I won't need to see his place or his face any more. Cool him down , anyhow."
The carpenter said, "I think I understand the situation. I'll be able to do a job that pleases you."
The older brother had to go to town, so he helped the carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off for the day. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing, nailing, and hammering.
About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmer's eyes opened wide, his jaw dropped.
There was no fence there at all. It was a bridge — a bridge stretching from one side of the creek to the other! A fine piece of work — and his younger brother, was coming across, his hand spread out ..
"You are quite a fellow to build this bridge after all I've said and done."
The two brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then they met in the middle, taking each other's hand. They turned to see the carpenter lift his toolbox on his shoulder. "No, wait! Stay a few days. I've a lot of other projects for you," said the older brother.
"I'd love to stay on," the carpenter said, "but, I have many more bridges to build.". What was the life for the two brothers before the conflict ?
| A．They live a poor , miserable life . |
| B．They were friendly neighbours ,helping each other . |
| C．They never speak to each other . |
| D．They live together as one family. |
. The underlined word “spite” in paragraph 4 probably means ______________.
| A．try to please | B．make angry on purpose |
| C．laught at | D．look down upon |
..Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage ?
| A．The younger brother used his bulldozer to dig a creek . |
| B．After the conflict John was angry with his younger brother. |
| C．At first the carpenter planned to build an 8-foot fence as John asked him to. |
| D．The two brothers made peace at last . |
. The best title for this passage is _______________.
| A．A Fine Piece of Work | B．A Clever Carpenter |
| C．A Conflict between Two Brothers | D．Two Brothers |
Can trees talk? Yes—but not in words. Scientists have reasons to believe that trees do communicate with each other. Not long ago, researchers learned some surprising things. First a willow tree(柳树) attacked in the woods by caterpillars(毛毛虫) changed the chemistry of its leaves and made them taste so terrible that the caterpillars got tired of the leaves and stopped eating them. The even more astonishing, the tree sent out a special vapor — a signal causing its neighbors to change the chemistry of their own leaves and make them less tasty.
Communication, of course, doesn’t need to be always in words. We can talk to each other by smiling, raising our shoulders and moving our hands. We know that birds and animals use a whole vocabulary of songs, sounds, and movements. Bees dance their signals, flying in certain patterns that tell other bees where to find nectar(花蜜) for honey. So why shouldn’t trees have ways of sending messages?Why did Caterpillars stop eating the leaves of a willow tree? (No more than 15 words)
According to the passage, how do bees communicate with each other? (No more than 5 words)
What is the main idea of this passage? (No more than 5 words)
Homework is an important part of education. However, what is it about homework? What makes it important?
First, homework helps students learn. Homework produces higher learning ability by asking the student to read the same text many times.
Most of the time, homework will ask students to read other books. So children have to read and understand it by themselves. Sometimes, parents must help children with this type of learning. Children hope to use what they have read to solve questions and problems in the homework.
Good use of homework makes children know that learning can happen with or without the teacher.
As homework is finished, students learn to work out their own problems. Most students need a little help now and then, but doing homework is a way that children can learn to take care of themselves. If the student can do his or her own work, it is likely the ability he gets will be good for their future life.
Most homework gives room for additional(额外的) learning. Short answers, long answers and papers provide a way for students to learn things that interest them. Science can give the student a chance to go deeper into a field and have a better understanding. These things are almost impossible within the classroom education. If the project is done by a group, the students will also learn cooperation(合作).
Good study skills students get from homework and test preparation can be used easily in most work places.
Title: ________
| Benefits |
Ways |
| Make students repeat the same text. |
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| Develop thinking ability |
Make students read other books. |
| Help students to work out |
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| Be good for their future life |
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| Learn more |
Give room for additional learning |
| Provide a way for students to learn |
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| Help go deeper into a field and understand better |
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| Help learn cooperation by working with a group |
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| Get study skills |
Use the skills in their |
Going to the park with your family is a time-honored tradition during the warmer months whether you live in the city or in a rural area. The most common thing for kids to do at the park is to play on the playground equipment. This is great for kids. For parents, however, playground time is something not quite as exciting. It’s nice to socialize with other parents and enjoy watching the little ones at play, but grown-ups can’t easily participate in the playground fun. In order to make the most of spring and summer park trips parents might want to consider trying a few new activities.
Soft Frisbees and balls are great things to bring to the park and enjoy with kids. Parents can participate in playing catch. They can enjoy the fresh air and physical activity together. Other lawn games and toys like badminton can easily be taken to the park for an afternoon of fun.
If it is a breezy day, it might be just perfect for flying a kite. Kite flying is a wonderful family fun activity. Children who are too small to fly a kite themselves can have fun chasing it and helping older siblings hold the string. Slightly older children can enjoy learning to fly kites. Teens and parents can enjoy the challenge of making kites. Best of all, kites are inexpensive and can be used in almost any open space on a breezy day.
After these, the first thought might be to head home for a meal or a snack. However, bringing a snack or having a picnic can add an exciting element to the day out and can allow the family to enjoy more park time together. Everyday foods like sandwiches and apples can be very appetising. If you decide to pack a picnic, just remember to bring bags for any garbage you might produce!Why is the playground time not quite exciting for parents?
| A．There is no equipment for them. |
| B．They can’t interact with each other. |
| C．They can’t easily enjoy the fun. |
| D．They have to watch their kids. |
What does the underlined word “appetising” in the last paragraph probably mean?
| A．Convenient. | B．Delicious. |
| C．Expensive. | D．Terrible. |
What can the smallest kids do with kites?
| A．Make a kite. | B．Fly a kite. |
| C．Watch a kite. | D．Chase a kite. |
What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．The benefits of parents playing with children. |
| B．Suitable weather for playing in the park. |
| C．Activities parents can do with their children in the park. |
| D．Kite flying during spring and summer. |
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| (C)Roommate Wanted Male—English native speaker wanted to share A two-bedroom apartment Near campus with washer, dryer, kitchen Call: Li, 228-940605. any evening after 5 p.m. |
| (D)Lost Black briefcase with 3 books on physics Call: John Smith, 843-518074 |
| (E) Wanted to Rent One-bedroom apartment from Feb. 1 through June Better near campus Call: Robert Waller, 843-429065 |
| (E)Found Brown briefcase with some money See: Joseph Hofman in Chemistry Dept. |
You can call Luo Sa if you want to ________.
| A．buy a washing machine |
| B．sell a washing machine |
| C．have your washing machine repaired |
| D．borrow a washing machine |
If you want find work and you can speak English, you can________.
| A．telephone 843-429065 |
| B．call 843-518074 |
| C．call Hofman |
| D．call Lan Fleming |
One of the reasons why Li wants someone to share his room is that ________.
| A．he wants to live near the campus |
| B．he wants to improve his English |
| C．he wants his washer, dryer and kitchen to be used |
| D．he wants someone to use his kitchen |
Joseph Hofman ________.
| A．found John Smith’s briefcase |
| B．was a teacher |
| C．found a briefcase with many books |
| D．found a brown briefcase with some money |
Peter was a boy of 14. His parents went to gambling day and night. Nobody cared about him. He always failed in his exams. So his teachers didn’t like him, and nor did his classmates play with him.
Peter often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up.
One day, Miss Jerry, a new teacher, came to Peter’s class. She was a smiling, beautiful woman. Peter was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn’t take his eyes off his teachers; yet, still he failed.
It was Miss Jerry’s class. She was asking a question. “I’d like the smartest boy to answer my question.” Then she said loudly, “Peter, please!”
Peter was surprised. And he stood up without a word.
“Just try it! I believe you can!”
After school, Miss Jerry had a long talk with Peter. She told him that she cared about him and believed in him.
Peter thought a lot that evening. From then on he arrived at school on time every day. Miss Jerry helped him with his homework in the afternoon. She even cooked delicious food for him. She told Peter, “Nothing is impossible if you put your heart in it.”
Later, Miss Jerry gave another exam. Peter did it with all his heart. He was very excited to find that he had passed the exam. Now Peter discovered that not only could he learn well, but he could do it well. A change took place in Peter’s heart.Peter always failed in the exams at first because he________.
| A．went gambling | B．talked in class |
| C．didn’t answer | D．gave himself up\ |
Miss Jerry changed Peter by ________.
| A．doing homework for him |
| B．encouraging and helping him |
| C．giving Peter another exam |
| D．cooking delicious food for him |
From the passage, we can learn ________.
| A．Miss Jerry was a loving and careful teacher |
| B．Peter’s parents cared about him very much |
| C．Miss Jerry loved to answer Peter’s question |
| D．Peter didn’t like to play with his classmates |
Which may be the best title for the passage?
| A．Parents’ Day |
| B．A Lazy Boy |
| C．A Boy’s Change |
| D．A Strict Teacher |
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