Jack Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited (继承) a million dollars when he was 23, but he wasn’t happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn’t have to. Jack decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He gave ﹩10，000 of his money to a charity to help poor children live a happy life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy.
Up to now Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world, by sending them each ﹩200 a month. The money was used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack receives a report each year on the children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.
When Jack first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special,” he said. “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping, I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. “When I met her, I felt very, very happy, ”he said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children.”Jack has sent them each ﹩200 a month to help some poor children ________.
| A．only in Washington | B．only in England |
| C．only in Africa | D．around the world |
Jack learned about the children’s progress by ________.
| A．visiting them each other | B．getting a report each year |
| C．staying with them | D．talking to them in English |
The underlined words “for a good cause” means ________ in Chinese.
| A．施舍 | B．行善 | C．优惠 | D．赏赐 |
The money Jack gave the children wasn’t used for the children’s ________.
| A．clothing | B．medicine | C．study | D．playing |
What’s the main idea of the story?
| A．Help others, and you’ll feel happy |
| B．It’s necessary to write letters to poor children |
| C．Live a simple life., and you can give others help |
| D．It’s the most important to help the children in Africa |
The human brain weighs about 1.4 kilograms, but it can hold much more information than most computers. However, there is another difference between humans and computers. Computers don't forget information they are given, but humans often do. No one remembers everything, and luckily we don't usually have to. But everyone can improve their memory if they want to. Here are some suggestions.
◆Try to use new information immediately. For example, if you meet someone who says “Hi! I'm Carlos,” don't just say “Hello.” Repeat the person's name. Say“__________”.
◆Break a big number into smaller parts. For example, it's hard to memorize (记忆) 109244153. But if you break it into three parts--109/244/153—it becomes easier.
◆Write out what you need to remember over and over again. This will help you keep it in mind longer, especially for memorizing formulas (公式) or facts.
◆Always review information. If you bring what you've learned back to your mind, they become easier to remember. For example, before you go to sleep, it’s a good idea to review the new things you learned that day.
◆Discuss with a friend. It is always easier to remember things through discussions. You can have a discussion about what’s right and what's wrong, and it will lead to the right answer.
◆Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory. You can always do something to help improve your memory. And everyone's memory gets better if they use it often enough.
All of the suggestions are helpful. If you follow them, you are certain to improve your memory.Which should be put in the blank (空格) in Paragraph 2？
| A．Hello, Carlos. | B．How do you do? |
| C．Hello, I am Sophia. | D．Glad to meet you! |
How many suggestions are mentioned in the passage?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
What can help memorize a big number more easily according to the passage?
| A．To store it in a computer. | B．To break it into stunner parts. |
| C．To discuss it with a friend. | D．To review it before you sleep. |
What does the sentence “Never tell yourself that you have a bad memory” mean?
| A．You should tell others about your bad memory. |
| B．You should believe in other people all the time. |
| C．You should ask others to improve their memory. |
| D．You should be confident in your memory ability. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Discussing with friends can help you remember things. |
| B．Always reviewing information can help you fall asleep. |
| C．Formulas and facts can help you learn about your brain. |
| D．Human beings can improve their memory by computer. |
When I drove to work yesterday, I met a traffic jam. As I looked out of my window, a handsome young man was walking on the street. He was walking towards the bridge. There were some homeless men with their cups around there. The young man went to one of them. He brought out some money from his pocket, said a few words to him and put the money into his cup. He continued to walk and then saw another homeless man. He stopped for a minute, said a few words and then gave the man a candy.
And then he saw the next homeless man. He was shivering because of coldness. The young man now stopped for a second and gave his scarf to him. He then said goodbye to him with a big smile and went away in the snow. At that moment, I was in tears. I gave this young man my best wishes with love and blessings.How many homeless men did the young man help in this passage?
| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
The story probably happened in __________.
| A．spring | B．summer | C．autumn | D．winter |
The man was shaking slightly because of __________.
| A．hunger | B．coldness | C．illness | D．worries |
What did the young man give the homeless men?
| A．Some money, his scarf and a candy. | B．His scarf, his coat and some money. |
| C．A candy, his hat and his coat. | D．His coat, some money and a candy. |
The writer felt __________ after seeing the young man’s behavior.
| A．sad | B．surprised | C．moved | D．interested |
Baron Pierre de Coubertin was a Frenchman. At his time sports were not taught in French schools. De Coubertin believed that sports should go hand in hand with studies. He had an idea. His idea was to begin the Olympics all over again.
Sports teachers of other countries liked De Coubertin ideas. So in 1896, the modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. Since then the Olympics have been held once every four years, except three times, when there were wars.
The modern Olympic games have many foot races and field sports programs. The longest race in the games is called marathon.
Before the start of the Olympic Games, runners carry lighted torch(火炬) through many nations towards the stadium where the games will be held. These sportsmen are from different countries. Yet they work together to carry the Olympic torch. It is passed from runner to runner, When the last runner enters the stadium, he or she places the torch in a special basin filled with oil. It catches fire. It is then, only then, that the Olympic Games can begin.
The Olympic flame burns throughout the games. It is the flame of peace.Before 1896 French schools didn't teach ______.
| A．match | B．history | C．sports | D．physics |
Baron Pierre de Coubertin ________.
| A．was the first man to start the Olympics |
| B．helped start the modern Olympics |
| C．believed that sports were less important than studies |
| D．failed to began the modern Olympics |
According to this passage, the third modern Olympics should have been held________.
| A．1914 | B．1904 | C．1896 | D．1908 |
Marathon in the passage is________.
| A．a foot race | B．a jumping contest | C．a field sport | D．a boxing match |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．The Olympics do not begin until the basin of oil catches the fire. |
| B．The torch is carried from runner to runner through many countries. |
| C．Runners who carry the torch can be men or women. |
| D．After the start of the Olympics, the Olympic flame is put out. |
On the bus, on the subway, every head is lowered to a cell phone, iPad, or other digital device. But does this mean more and more people are getting into reading the digital way?
According to the National Reading Survey, before the 17th World Reading Day on April 23, only 1.2 percent of Chinese people said they read a lot. But 38.6 percent said they read on digital devices like cell phone and e-books. This is a 17.7 percent increase from 2010.
Many experts are talking about a trend toward fragmented reading ––reading many short messages or items on a digital device like a cell phone instead of one long text in a book.
Zhao jianmin, a professor at Shanghai University, said fragmented reading was part of modern life. “The fast pace of life leaves many people no time to sit and read a whole book,” he said. “So making use of fragmented time to read is sure to be a trend”
Fragmented reading has its advantages. People can enjoy large amounts of information, knowledge and entertainment in a short time. Digital reading is faster than traditional deep reading.
However, some experts fear the trend of digital reading will lead people to read in a simple way. Xu Guosheng, at a Chinese Academy of Press and Publication, says fragmented reading makes it harder for people to think more about what they read. He also warned fragmented reading could make people lazy about remembering facts because they know they can always just search for answers online.
“Fragmented reading is sometimes good, but don’t let it take all your time,” suggested Tian Zhilng, an editor. He said it was important to read quality books in a deeper way, and we should read for knowledge, for practical use and for pleasure. He suggested people choose easy books first, then move onto more difficult ones.How many disadvantages of fragmented reading have been mentioned?
| A．1 | B．2 | C．3 | D．4 |
How does Tian Zhiling think about people should read?
| A．They should spend more time reading on digital device. |
| B．They should spend days reading whole novels at a time. |
| C．They should read both on digital devices and quality books. |
| D．They should read a fun way instead of a traditional way. |
The underlined word “pace” means _________ in Chinese.
| A．行走 | B．步骤 | C．节奏 | D．步测 |
What can we learn from the article?
| A．Chinese people read in a simple way these days. |
| B．Students should read more to get high marks. |
| C．Reading on a digital device is harmful to health. |
| D．People’s reading habits are changing. |
What is the main idea of the article?
| A．The results of a national reading survey. |
| B．An explanation of a new trend in reading. |
| C．The advice on how to read the digital way. |
| D．A call to return to traditional deep reading. |
Cats are creatures of habit. They like to go to sleep about the same time every day and for a certain length of time. They seem to have a natural clock inside them that tells them when to sleep. Cats increase their regular sleep with occasional cat naps.(打盹). Some experts feel that humans can also get advantages from this habit. Cats nap help to build up energy in the body. They are also a good way to get rid of trouble! Since cats have the same moods as humans, some experts believe that people can improve their moods. People might become happier.
A number of famous people have copied cats by taking cat naps during the day. The naps would usually last from 15 to 30 minutes. Winston Churchill took cat naps. So did President Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. These famous men were known for their energy. They were also able to work long hours, often into the night. Napping was their secret. From the passage we know that cats_________________.
| A．donothaveregularsleep |
| B．haveoccasionalsleepaswellasnapseveryday |
| C．takenapstoaddtotheirregularsleep |
| D．takenapswhentheyarenothappy |
Naps usually last ________.
| A．threehours | B．lessthanhalfanhour |
| C．forty-fiveminutes | D．fifty-fiveminutes |
which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Cats have the same moods as people. |
| B．Some famous people take cat naps. |
| C．Some people have full energy after they take cat naps. |
| D．People should take their naps secretly. |
How many famous men were known for their energy have been mentioned?
| A．3 | B．4 | C．5 | D．6 |
Taking cat naps ________.
| A．willmakeapersonlazyandtired | B．isabadhabit |
| C．willmakepeoplefeelbetter | D．canhelppeopletobecomefamous |
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