Mother’s Da
y is coming. It is a time to let Mom know she’s special to you. Finding the right gift for Mom on that day is not always easy. We often want something personal and thoughtful. But how can we make? These following ideas may help you.
Gift of Time
Moms just want to spend time with their children so make it a Mother-Daughter/ Son Day. Spend the whole day with her. Do the things she likes doing with her.
Home Video
Take your family videos and make them a short home video. She can enjoy it whenever she misses you. Although it may take a lot of time, the process(过程) can be great fun and the result is often priceless(无价的).
Mom Mix
Make a CD for her. It’s a collection of all the songs that remi
nd her of you and your growing up.
Write a Letter
Write a letter instead of a simple card. Write about all the good memories you have with her and all the things she has done for you.
Flowers
People send carnations(康乃馨) on Mother’s Day. You can easily spend a lot of money on them. If you have flowers in your garden, or can handpick them, it can be a great gift.
Dinner 
Make a dinner and invite her over. You can also take it over to her house and surprise her. Just don’t forget to wash the dishes after the dinner. Why is it not easy to find a right gift on Mother’s Day?
A. Because we want to save money B. Because mothers don’t like gifts
C. Because we always want to get something special Making a home video may be _________.
A fun B. boring C. easy What does the underlined word “remind” mean in Chinese?
A 使…防范 B. 使…想起 C. 使…经过How many kinds of ideas have been mentioned here for Mother’s Day?
A 4 B. 5 C. 6 From the passage we know ________.
A you can buy a big cake for your mom on Mother’s Day
B. writing a letter is better than sending a simple card to your mom on Mother’s Day
C. inviting your mom to eat in a restaurant is a good gift for her.
Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason? Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why? But why is the feeling so common among teens?
Maybe you're starting a new school and not able to see old friends. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern (关注)for many teens.
Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice, for the first time, a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions, but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.
Another important cause for mood(情绪)changes is biology. When puberty (青春期) begins, the body starts producing hormones (荷尔蒙) . These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But at the same time, they also seem to cause mood changes.
Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.
● Remember you're not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the
same degree, they are common.
● Talk to people you trust, Friends can help each other by realizing that they're not alone
in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own
experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can
help to answer questions about development.
● Get enough sleep, Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very
important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.
● Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities, like building something out of wood, or
starting an art or music piece. According to the passage, is common among teenagers.
| A．getting unhappy for no reason |
| B．getting good grades |
| C．breaking school rules |
| D．asking the doctors for help |
may not make some teens be in bad moods.
| A．Study pressure |
| B．Missing old friends |
| C．The sense of distance from parents |
| D．Getting good grades |
It's easier to deal with your mood changes by .
①realizing they are common
②explaining your feelings to people you trust
③playing computer games
④being creative
⑤starting a new school
⑥getting enough sleep
| A．①②④⑥ | B．①②③⑥ |
| C．②④⑤⑥ | D．①③④⑤ |
The title of the passage is .
| A．teenagers' ideas | B．teenagers' mood |
| C．teenagers' puberty | D．teenagers' problems |
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC亚太经济合作组织) members met in Beijing from November 5 to 11 to discuss the future of APEC and the overall development of the Asia-Pacific area. APEC, which was set up(成立) in 1989,is a forum(论坛) for 21 member countries to develop free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific area.
Though Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation came to a successful close, the "APEC Blue" has become popular in Beijing, even in China. A clear blue sky in Beijing is difficult to see during the smog(雾) season, so Beijingers gave it a name: "APEC Blue".
"Oh, how beautiful the autumn sky is and how fresh the air is!" This is how most Beijingers feel during APEC. "I hope the APEC Blue will remain, and I believe, through the efforts we continue to make, it will."
A lot of environmentally friendly ways were taken to reduce(减少) the Beijing smog during the APEC meeting, including limiting the number of cars on the road, stopping some factories in neighboring cities and so on.
Perhaps we can learn something from London, where the Great Smog killed 4,000 people :in four days in 1952. Britain then passed its first air pollution act, which required that all power plants in London should be shut down, factories must build taller chimneys, and the heating system must be improved.
In order to keep "APEC Blue", Beijing plans to build air corridors(通道) to blow away pollution. Not all agree with this way. Song Guojun, a professor(教授) of environmental studies(环境研究)at Renmin University, believes that this way will not solve the problem at its root, and only by controlling the source(源头) of pollution will Beijing see bluer skies.APEC has been set up for years.
| A．21 | B．1989 | C．25 | D．6 |
The "APEC Blue" was named by .
| A．APEC | B．people in China |
| C．Beijingers | D．21 countries |
The underlined words "power plants" probably means .
| A．发电厂 | B．加热系统 |
| C．能源植物 | D．工厂 |
According to the passage,________is not right.
| A．Beijingers believe the APEC blue will remain, if they continue making efforts. |
| B．A lot of ways were taken to reduce the Beijing smog. |
| C．The Great Smog killed 4,000 people :in four days in 1952 in London. |
| D．Song Guojun believes that no way will solve the problem at its root. |
Betty and I are best friends. Our birthdays are on the same day, so every year we have a birthday party together. But this year, we had a costume party(化妆舞会) instead.
While we were writing the invitations, my mum came in and asked, "Why not invite John?" John had been in our class for only a few months, but he was already getting better grades in math than anyone else in class. I wrinkled(皱了皱) my nose, "Mum, he wears the same pants to school every day. How could he even afford a costume?" Mum said nothing. The next day, mum gave me an envelope with a shopping certificate(购物卷) in it. "I thought it would be nice for you to give this to John." Mum said. But how we didn't want to make John embarrassed. We discussed it for a long time. Finally, Betty and I had a good idea.
On the day of our party, kids arrived, dressed differently. John arrived, in an old sheet(床单), but still in the same brown pants as usual. We danced, ate snacks and played games in groups. Before eating the birthday cake, Betty said in a loud voice, ‘Now it's time for the great prize game. It's the following riddle.,." It was a math game. None of us was surprised when John came up with the right answer first and walked off with the envelope.
Everything went on well as we planned. John wore a new pair of pants and a new shirt the next week. He felt happy. So did we.
When we help others, we need to find a proper way, or we may hurt them in another way.The two girls and John were in the same .
| A．class | B．family |
| C．team | D．group |
John got the prize by during the party.
| A．walking off with the envelope |
| B．winning the math game |
| C．getting good grades in study |
| D．reading the riddle |
John with the shopping certificate after the party.
| A．watched a basketball match |
| B．borrowed pants and a shirt |
| C．got a sheet |
| D．got something to wear |
After reading the passage we know
| A．every year Betty and I have a costume party together |
| B．the two girls felt angry when John won the great prize |
| C．the two girls helped John in a proper way |
| D．John wore a new pair of pants and a new shirt to the party |
The 51st Golden Horse Awards Ceremony(金马奖颁奖仪式) was held in Taipei, Southeast China's Taiwan, on Nov. 22, 2014.
Actor Chen Jianbin walked away with the best new director, the best actor and best supporting actor awards(奖项). Actress Chen Shiang-chyi was awarded the best lead actress and actress Wan Qian won the best supporting actress.
Lou Ye-directed film Blind Massage won best feature film, best new performer, best adapted screenplay, best cinematography, best sound effects and best editing.
The annual Golden Horse Awards are one of the most important film honors in the Chinese-speaking world. It was founded in 1962 and held annually in Taiwan. The 51st Golden Horse Awards Ceremony was held .
| A． in Hong Kong, in 1962 |
| B．in Taipei, in 2014 |
| C．in South China, in 2014 |
| D．in Southeast, in1962 |
won the best supporting actress,
| A．Chen jianbin | B．Chen Shiang-chyi |
| C．Lou Ye | D．Wan Qian |
Lou Ye-directed film Blind Massage won awards.
| A．l | B．2 | C．6 | D．1l |
任务型阅读：很多人在谈话中喜欢引用名人的话，恰当地使用名言能使你的表达增色不少。请仔细阅读方框中A-E这些名言，然后将它们与1-5题中的话语配对。Sarah: Don’t care too much about what they have said. Tony. ________.
Stephen: Thanks for helping me, Amy. ________. I’m proud of having a friend like you.
Mr. Lee: Teachers should tell the kids not only what to do, but also how to do that. ________.
Alan: Don’t be upset, Jeff. ________. The great success is just in front of you.
Sally: I don’t want to hear the tour guide introduce the paintings in the gallery. ________. Don’t you think so?
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