One day, a man found the cocoon (茧) of a butterfly and he brought it home.
A few days later, the man saw a small hole in the cocoon. He sat and watched for several hours as a butterfly struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it stopped.
So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a knife and cut a bigger hole in the cocoon. The butterfly came out of the cocoon but it had a weak body and small, thin wings. The butterfly didn’t start to fly.
In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling(爬行) around with a weak body and thin wings. It was never able to fly.
The man acted with kindness but he didn’t understand that he had done something wrong. When a butterfly crawls out of the cocoon, it must struggle. The hard work of getting out of the cocoon forces the fluid(液体) from the butterfly’s body into wings. It helps the butterfly be ready to fly. If the butterfly never has to force itself out of the cocoon, its wings never get the fluid and it can never fly.
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. If we lived our lives without any problems, we would never learn or grow. We would not be as strong as we could have been and we would never fly.
So, the next time you are faced with a challenge or a problem, remember the butterfly.
Struggle a little – then fly!Why did the man cut a bigger hole in the cocoon?
| A．To catch the butterfly easily. |
| B．To play with the butterfly. |
| C．To help the butterfly come out. |
| D．To make the butterfly stronger. |
What happened after the butterfly got out of the cocoon?
| A．It died soon. |
| B．It had a strong body and wings. |
| C．It could fly after a few days. |
| D．It couldn’t fly during the rest of its life. |
Why couldn’t the butterfly fly? Because ___________ .
| A．it got out of its cocoon without struggle |
| B．nobody had taught it to fly |
| C．all newborn butterflies could not fly |
| D．the man broke its wings |
What does the writer want to tell us?
| A．Kindness in our lives can help us grow. |
| B．Try to be ready to help others. |
| C．Without other’s help we can still succeed. |
| D．Hard work leads to success. |
Which is the best title for the passage?
| A．The Old Man and the Butterfly | B．Life Struggle |
| C．How To Help a Butterfly Fly | D．Kindness and Rush |
According to the key points, what’s the searching area for the missing plane?
| A．In the southern India Ocean. |
| B．In the water area around Australia. |
| C．In the water area in the southern pacific ocean. |
| D．In the area 2,500km south-west of Perth, Australia. |
How many passengers are there from China on the missing plane?
| A．370 | B．239 | C．154 | D．393 |
What does the underlined sentence “We cannot stand this situation.” mean？
| A．Some of the families cannot live in this situation. |
| B．Some of the families cannot stand there for so long. |
| C．Some of the families cannot bear all the terrible things. |
| D．Some of the families cannot understand why it has happened. |
According to the report at 15:45, which of the following statements is true?
| A．The reports are renewed every 2 minutes. |
| B．The web page is shown on Saturday. |
| C．China has found out the debris of the missing plane. |
| D．The search is focused on a definitely limited area near Perth. |
What’s the web page mainly about?
| A．People still keep on searching MH370. |
| B．There’s a small hope to find out MH370. |
| C．People are searching MH370 much more widely. |
| D．What are happening to the missing plane, MH370. |
Shirley Jane Temple was the leading child actor of her time, receiving a special Oscar and acting the leading role in films like Bright Eyes and Heidi.
Shirley Jane Temple was born on April 23, 1928, in Santa Monica, California. When Temple was just 3 years old, she began her first low-budget movie Baby Burlesques. Temple’s mother was aware of her girl’s talents by enrolling her in dance classes at the age of 3, so her father became her agent and financial adviser.
When the cute actress was 6 years old, she appeared in her first Hollywood film, Carolina. With Fox Film Corporation, Temple made an additional 8 films. The little actress, singer and dancer with the dancing golden curls became a top earner for the studio.
In 1934, she became a world-famous star in Bright Eyes, whichwas designed especially for her talents. The young performer showed many wonderful pictures during 1934. She received a special Children Academy Award in February 1935 for her outstanding contribution. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called Temple “Little Miss Miracle” for raising the public’s confidence during times of economic hardship. He even said, “As long as our country has Shirley Temple, we will be all right.” By 1940, Temple had 43 films under her early acting career.
After Temple grew up, she made guest appearances on television shows in the early 1960s and filmed a Comedy that was never released. Temple acted 46 films in her whole life. In 1969, her life got a great change——she began her diplomatic（外交的） career and worked successfully till her late life. During her political career, Temple had visited China in April, 1977. In 1988, she published her autobiography, a book about her life, Child Star.
Shirley Temple died of natural causes on February 10, 2014, at her home near San Francisco California. She was 85 years old.
Following her death, Temple’s family and friends published a statement that read, “We pay her respects for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and most importantly as our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and adored wife of 55 years.”
How did Temple’s parents help her step into the entertainment world?
| A．Temple’s mother discovered her talents. |
| B．Temple’s mother taught her how to dance. |
| C．Temple’s father took charge of all her life. |
| D．Temple’s father took away all her money. |
How many films has Temple completed by the age of 12?
| A．8 | B．43 |
| C．46 | D．85 |
Which film was especially made to show Temple’s talents?
| A．Bright Eyes | B．Heidi |
| C．Baby Burlesques | D．Carolina |
Why did the President call Temple “Little Miss Miracle”?
| A．Because Temple was an adorable child star. |
| B．Because Temple gave hopes to people in difficult times. |
| C．Because Temple had great achievement in her acting life. |
| D．Because Temple was a very successful diplomat for the country. |
According to the passage, in what order did these events take place in Temple’s life?
a. Temple died of natural causes.
b. Temple became a diplomat for her country.
c. Temple visited China during her political career.
d. Temple published her autobiography, Child Star.
e. Temple made her first acting in a series of low-budget movies.
f. At the age of six, Temple became well-known for her successful acting.
| A．f, e, c, d, b, a | B．e, f, b, d, c, a |
| C．e, f, b, c, d, a | D．f, e, d, b, c, a |
Why play games? Because they are fun, and a lot more besides. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member------these are all “game” ideas that you will have throughout your life.
Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Some games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dreams that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and teamwork.
Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as adults. For example, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones. It can be very helpful to exercise their hands and eyes, which is needed in hunting.
Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in the friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a gold medal is a win for a whole country, not just the athlete who has got it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.
Sports are also an event that brings people together. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it------some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He set up an organization which can provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a hopeful future.
Next time, when you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it, what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in your life.The underlined part “translate life into exciting dreams” in Paragraph 2 most probably
means that games can ________.
| A．describe life in an exciting way |
| B．turn real-life experiences into a play |
| C．change people’s views of sporting events |
| D．teach children something useful and important |
What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?
| A．The whole country. |
| B．The gold medal. |
| C．The event. |
| D．The game. |
According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?
| A．It means a lot for a whole country. |
| B．It proves how excellent the winners are. |
| C．It helps the country out of natural disasters. |
| D．It brings the winners satisfaction and money. |
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
| A．The most famous games are the Olympic Games. |
| B．People around the world play soccer just for fun. |
| C．The game called bones can be helpful to the Arabian children. |
| D．Nicolette Iribarne gives poor children a chance for a better life. |
What is the passage mainly about?
| A．The popular games. |
| B．Games and real life. |
| C．The advantages of games. |
| D．Children’s games and the future. |
Having returned from her round trip, the angry woman stood outside the ticket office of the station. “The railway should pay me back￡12, so you owe me the money,” she said to Harry Jenks, the young man who was working at the office. “You sold me a ticket for May 22nd, but there was no ship from Jersey that night. So my daughter and I had to stay in a hotel. It cost me ￡12.”
Harry was worried. He remembered selling the woman a return ticket. “Come into the office, Madam,” he said politely, “I’ll just check the Jersey timetable for May 22nd.”
The woman and her little girl followed him inside. She was quite right, as Harry soon discovered. There was no sailing on May 22nd. How could he have made such a careless mistake? He shouldn’t have sold her a ticket for that day. Wondering what to do, he smiled at the child. “You look sun burnt,” he said to her, “Did you have a nice holiday in Jersey?”
“Yes,” she answered, shyly, “The beach was lovely. And I can swim, too!”
“That’s fine,” said Harry. “My little girl can’t swim a bit yet. Of course, she’s only three…”
“I’m four,” the child said proudly, “I’ll be four and a half.”
Harry turned to the mother. “I remember your ticket, Madam,” he said, “But you didn’t get one for your daughter, did you?”
“Er, well…”woman looked at the child, “I mean… she hasn’t started school yet. She’s only four.”
“A four-year-old child must have a ticket, Madam. A child’s return ticket to Jersey costs…let me see…￡13.50. So if the railway pays your hotel, you will owe￡1.50. The law is the law, but since the fault was mine…”What happened to the woman?
| A．She had to buy the return ticket in Jersey. |
| B．She had to return home a day earlier. |
| C．She had to stay in a hotel for one night. |
| D．She couldn’t use the ticket for the round trip. |
Which of the following is true?
| A．Harry’s daughter could swim very well. |
| B．The Jersey timetable was totally wrong. |
| C．Actually, the little girl didn’t need a ticket. |
| D．The little girl was satisfied with the holiday. |
Harry started talking to the little girl because he _________.
| A．did not know what to do |
| B．wanted to be friendly to her |
| C．had a little girl about the same age |
| D．wanted to find a way out from her |
According to the passage, we know that Harry was _________.
| A．careful | B．hard-working |
| C．serious | D．smart |
What would be the end of the story?
| A．The woman would ask the police for help. |
| B．The woman would see the head of the station. |
| C．The woman would insist on getting back￡12. |
| D．The woman would stop arguing and leave. |
Jim was a 15-year-old boy living with his little sister, Joy. Their parents had passed away long ago. Jim took care of Joy by himself.
One day, Jim woke up at 3 in the morning as usual. When Joy was sleeping alone, Jim left their little house to deliver newspapers. As he did so, he found something unusual. One man was sitting in front of Jim’s house. Jim was so surprised that he stopped to look at him closely. It was an icy morning and he looked very old.
The poor old man didn’t have anything to cover himself with. Jim went into his house to get the old man a blanket(毯子). However, there were no extra blankets, so Jim thought hard and took his father’s coat. It was the only thing of his father’s that he had left. Jim wrote a short note. “Sir, I found you sleeping in front of my house. This is my father’s coat. I hope it fits you well.” He put the note in a pocket of the coat, and covered the old man with the coat. Then he went to work. When he came back three hours later, both the man and the coat were gone. Jim thought that it was the best thing he could have done with his father’s coat.
That afternoon, Jim hurried home after school because Joy was at home alone. However, Joy and the old man were standing in front of the house, and Joy shouted to Jim, “Brother！He’s our grandfather!”
The grandfather smiled and said, “Jim, I have been looking for you all around the country for eight years. I’m not rich. But I can take care of you two. Thank you for giving me the coat and letting me know what a good person my grandson is. This coat was the very one that I gave my own son, a long time ago.”Jim looked after his little sister by himself because ________.
| A．they were too poor | B．their grandfather left them |
| C．he was old enough | D．their parents had died |
Jim got up early in the morning to ________.
| A．take care of his sister | B．deliver newspapers |
| C．sit in front of the house | D．find something unusual |
What did Jim do when he saw an old man was sitting in front of his house?
| A．He took a blanket and gave it to him. |
| B．He took his father’s coat to cover him. |
| C．He stopped and talked to him. |
| D．He wrote a letter to the police. |
When Jim came back home that afternoon, Joy told him that ________.
| A．the old man was their grandpa |
| B．the old man and the coat were gone |
| C．their grandpa was looking for them |
| D．she couldn’t find their father’s coat |
Which of the following is NOT true about the old man?
| A．He was happy to find his grandchildren. |
| B．He thought Jim was a good boy. |
| C．He was poor and could not take care of them. |
| D．The coat helped the old man find his grandchildren. |
The best title of the passage is “________”.
| A．Jim and Joy | B．A newspaper boy |
| C．An icy morning | D．Father’s coat |
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