When I was a girl of 10, I joined the school cross-country team and practiced twice a week, on the 1,8-km course I'd never really run before and I thought the course would be easy. It was a real shock I ran out of breathe(喘气)within the first few minutes. I never realized how tiring running could be but I didn’t t think about give up.
Over time,I did get a little bit faster. However, I was really slow. In races, I would finish close to last. I'd always have to stop more than once, especially in the longer races, which were 2. 5 to 2. 8 km. After every race, I'd go home and cry. But 1 still didn't stop running, holding onto that picture of crossing the finishingline and finally doing well.
Then one of my friends joined the team, too. She could run easily and even came in the 18th in a big race! I felt so slow and my confidence(自信) was lower than ever. I became so nervous when I thought of the races that I wanted to give up badly.
Still. I refund to. Finally. 1 realized that the reason I was to nervous was that I was always worried that I wasn't ready for them. So a few weeks before the next 2. 8-km race. I practiced running almost 3 km every day. which helped me improve my pace(步伐).
When the time came for the big race, all that practicing really paid off. I stopped only once and my pace was so much better.
I realized that I’d finally gotten happiness with running. But the funny thing was. It didn't come from doing better, Instead, it came from the fact that I hid tried harder and never given up. Before she took the 1.8-km course, the writer________.
| A．knew a lot about it | B．wanted to be a great runner |
| C．practiced running every day | D．never thought running so tired |
The writer was nervous about the race because she_______.
| A．had to stop to drink water | B．was worried she wasn’t ready |
| C．run slower than anyone else | D．could find no coach to help her |
The underlined phrase "paid off" probably mean “______”.
| A．brought good results | B．coat a lot | C．saved much time | D．came to fail |
It can be inferred(推断) from the passage that the writer______.
| A．got angry with her friend | B．wasn't pleased with herself |
| C．was a person with a strong mind | D．had no Interest In running |
You probably know you should say “please” and “thank you” at restaurants. You probably know the rules of a library. You know you should respect(尊重) and be nice to your classmates. But do you have music manners?
Keep It Down! You have to notice the volume of your music. You should not play your music so loud that everyone around you can hear it. Some people might even get angry. Usually, when you play the music loud on an MP3 player, other people can't hear the words of the song. They just hear a loud sound. No one wants to listen to this. Very loud music can also be bad for your ears, so even if you are alone when listening to your MP3 player, you shouldn’t have it turned up too high.
Take Them off! You need to know when to turn your MP3 player off and put it away. Libraries and schools don't allow MP3 players. There are other places, like museums, that don’t have rules, but it would be rude to have your MP3 player on. Why would you listen to music at a play, a movie or a sporting event? You would miss what is going on and others would wonder why you even came.
Take One Out! Once in a while it's OK just to take out one earphone and not the other. Imagine you are listening on your MP3 player when someone asks you the way. It would not be rude to take out one earphone, tell him the way, and put back the earphone and continue listening. You can also do this when you order food at a fast-food restaurant or when you answer the telephone and it's not for you.
It’s Your Choice! There are times when you need to decide what is best. For example, some people can listen to music on their MP3 players when reading books, while others think it is disturbing. In cases like this, you need to do what seems right for you.No one wants to listen to_________ from others’ MP3 player.
| A．a loud sound | B．sad stories |
| C．a long movie | D．the words of a song |
We should turn down the music when we are alone because loud music_______.
| A．is not enjoyable | B．makes us tired |
| C．is bad for MP3 players | D．hurts our ears |
If we listen to our MP3 player at a play, ________.
| A．the teacher won’t allow it |
| B．the actors will get angry |
| C．others won’t hear the play well |
| D．we will miss part of the play |
We can take one earphone out when we________.
| A．show others the way |
| B．talk to friends on the phone |
| C．watch a sporting event |
| D．have dinner with our parents |
It's all right to use our MP3 player in______.
| A．schools | B．libraries | C．restaurants | D．museums |
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you’ve both had a lot of fun these two years. You have been to many picnics and had all kinds of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn’t have let you eat. But I also know that it hasn’t always been easy for you and Mom. So now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.
When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with those smiles and suddenly, all my big plans didn’t seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was that you were so happy. And I realized that my own life wouldn't mean much if I couldn’t make you two happy. In the end, girls, I ran for(竞选)President: Because of what I want for you and for every child in the US.
I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even though their parents don’t have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.
I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth cleaner and safer. And I want us to see no difference of different colors and areas because we are all equal.
I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you’ve had. You know, this country has given our family so much, so you have to, and really should, give something back. When you are doing something larger than yourself, you will realize how helpful you are.
These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world in which you can make your dreams come true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.
I am so proud of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am thankful every day because you behave so well when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.
Love，
DadFrom the letter we can see that the father is President of _______.
| A．the USA | B．the UK | C．Australia | D．Canada |
According to the second paragraph, the greatest happiness in the father's life was that_______.
| A．he could be President |
| B．he was very successful |
| C．his two children were so happy |
| D．he could get all the things he wanted |
The underlined word “colors” in Paragraph 4 most probably means________.
| A．people | B．lifestyles | C．inventions | D．cities |
What can we learn from the last paragraph?
| A．The children don't behave well enough. |
| B．The children know their father's love well. |
| C．The children are very proud of their father. |
| D．The family will live in the White House soon. |
Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?
| A．How to be a president |
| B．What I want for you |
| C．A journey to the White House |
| D．We love you, Dad! |
Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote. “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I'm shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a talk. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?How many basic questions do the students often ask?
| A．Two. | B．Three | C．Four. | D．Five. |
What should you do if you are shy to speak English?
| A．Watch English films. |
| B．Write down the words first. |
| C．Listen to real English songs. |
| D．Take a deep breath and smile before you begin. |
What is Oliver's problem?
| A．He’s too shy to talk with others. |
| B．He’s not able to count English words. |
| C．He can’t remember new words. |
| D．He doesn't know what real English is. |
What’s the best title of this passage?
| A．How to learn English |
| B．Talking about English films |
| C．Advice about English writing |
| D．The way of beginning an English talk |
Which isn’t a good way to learn English?
| A．Listening to English songs |
| B．Practicing English with a foreigner in the street |
| C．Sitting in your bedroom to remember words |
| D．Saying the English names for everything you see |
The new book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood is warmly welcomed by the children in China. It sells well across China. You can see and hear the advertisements about the book here and there.
Why is the book so attractive to children? After reading it, I was attracted by the magic world. I cannot help asking: where is our own Harry Potter?
China has a long history and colorful culture. With a large market of teenagers, China published(出版)many popular books among children. However, why are the present books not as good as those foreign ones?
Firstly, quite a number of children’s books are written for teaching, and they have little interest. Reading them, children often have a feeling of being “educated”. Certainly, they don't like them. Secondly, fewer children like the same stories, but most Chinese books are usually much the same. One knows the ending as early as in the beginning. Finally, the writers seldom think about children’s needs.
First-class Reading, for children should be interesting, and written in their language.About the present Chinese children's books, which is NOT right?
| A．They have little interest. |
| B．Our writers seldom know children’s needs. |
| C．Most of them are the same. |
| D．They are better than foreign ones. |
Harry Potter is so popular, because________.
| A．it’s the same as Chinese books |
| B．it can lead children into a wonderful world |
| C．it's not written in children’s language |
| D．it’s advertised more often on TV or posters |
The Chinese meaning of the underlined phrase “First-class Reading” is_______.
| A．第一批读物 | B．一节课的阅读 | C．一流的读物 | D．基础的阅读 |
“Where is our own Harry Potter?” means________.
| A．the writer can’t find any books for children |
| B．Chinese parents should buy Harry Potter for their children |
| C．our children should learn from Harry Potter |
| D．Chinese writers should write better books for our children |
Which is the best title of the passage?
| A．Ways to read books. |
| B．A magic boy, Harry Potter. |
| C．Books and advertisements. |
| D．Our children need better books. |
I was being interviewed by a senior manager for a major insurance(保险业) company. I told him honestly why I wanted the job----I needed to keep my family in Boston. My wife recently died of a heart attack. A job in Boston would help me reduce some of the extreme trauma (精神创伤) and pain of the loss for my 16-year-old daughter. It was important for me to keep her in her high school. I could still hardly talk about the loss of my wife.
Bruce, the interviewer, was politely empathetic, but he didn't probe any further. He admitted my loss and with great respect, moved on to another subject. After the next round of the interview, Bruce took me to lunch with another person. Then he asked me to take a walk with him. He told me that he, too, had lost his wife. And, like me, he had also been married 20 years and had three children.
In his sharing, I realized that he had experienced the same pain as I had -----a pain that was almost impossible to explain to someone who had not lost a beloved one. He offered his business card and home phone number and suggested that, if I need help or just want someone to talk to, I should feel free to give him a call.
Whether I got the job or not, he wanted me to know that he was there if I ever needed help. When he had no idea if we would ever see each other again, he helped our family deal with one of the greatest losses. He turned the normally cold business interview into a caring support for another person in need. The writer took part in the interview because __________.
| A．hehad lost his job and wanted to find a new one. |
| B．he had to support his family in Boston. |
| C．his wife had recently died of a heart attack. |
| D．his daughter needed money for schooling. |
The underlined word "empathetic" in the second paragraph means ____.
| A．善良的 | B．容易相处的 | C．聪明的 | D．同情的 |
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Bruce invited the writer to lunch later. |
| B．Bruce shared his life experience with the writer. |
| C．Bruce was willing to help the writer. |
| D．Bruce finally gave the job to the writer. |
We can infer(推断) from the passage that ______.
| A．Bruce and the writer saw each other often. |
| B．the writer got little help from Bruce. |
| C．the writer learned much from the job interview. |
| D．the writer had a better life afterwards. |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A．An Act of Kindness | B．A Pleasant Interview |
| C．The Same Experience | D．An Important Lesson |
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