Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved 31 very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send 32 of them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally 33 a plan. They would toss(抛) a coin. The loser would go 34 into the mines (煤矿) and, with his earnings(赚得的钱), 35 his brother studying at the college. Then, when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother studying at the 36 .
James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines. James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much 37 than those of most of his teachers, and by the time he 38 , he was beginning to make a lot of money for his paintings.
39 James returned, the family held a big dinner for his great success. Soon after the meal began, James 40 up from his seat to drink a toast (举杯祝酒) to his dear 41 . He said, "Jack, now you can go to the art college and your 42 will come true. I will take care of you. "
But Jack said 43 , "Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so it' s too 44 . Now I can' t even hold a glass. "
To show his great love and respect, James drew his brother' s hands with 45 towards the sky.
He called his drawing "The Praying Hands", which became very famous years later.
A．painting B．books C．school D．money
A．any B．all C．both D．neither
A．looked out B．worked out C．took out D．got out
A．off B．away C．up D．down
A．support B．agree C．follow D．let
A．home B．mine C．college D．school
A．better B．worse C．cheaper D．older
A．arrived B．graduated C．walked D．waited
A．Before B．When C．Though D．While
A．picked B．turned C．looked D．stood
A．brother B．sister C．father D．mother
A．way B．idea C．dream D．practice
A．happily B．surprisedly C．angrily D．softly
A．early B．late C．good D．helpful
A．legs B．feet C．arms D．fingers
I used to have little passion（激情，热情）in my life. But what happened the other day changed my mind. It was then that I learned how it is to have a passion in life.
That day I went home in Mom’s car. When Mom at a red light, someone on the side of the road caught my eye. It was a man dressed rags. He was homeless. That didn’t interest me, because I had seen like him before. Those people usually looked unhappy and hopeless.
But this man was in some way. He was not sitting down with a expression. Instead, he had a in his hand and was dancing happily to the music. The radio seemed to be the most precious thing he had.
“Mom, why does that man have a radio he’s homeless?” I asked.
“He it, “ she replied.
“But why doesn’t he use the money to buy food or clothes? He something that he didn’t need.”
“Well, Sarah, sometimes food and clothes aren’t the most important.”
That man must care so much about that he bought a radio instead of food or clothes. I soon realized that is the key to life.
Since then I am always thinking of is truly important in life. A home, a meal, clothes – these things are part of the life. What we often forget is that we all need a joy, a light on a day. We all need a passion which gives a person the happiness they need to keep going.
A．strange B．important C．dangerous D．difficult
A．stopped B．walked C．stood D．exercised
A．in B．on C．at D．of
A．none B．few C．all D．many
A．common B．different C．polite D．rude
A．sad B．nervous C．polite D．rude
A．hat B．phone C．scarf D．radio
A．though B．because C．until D．unless
A．borrowed B．made C．fixed D．bought
A．asked for B．waited for C．paid for D．looked for
A．stories B．music C．news D．languages
A．knowledge B．health C．happiness D．friendship
A．who B．what C．where D．when
A．only B．all C．also D．never
A．warm B．hot C．dark D．relaxing
A subway is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local cultures.
Beijing, China
The Beijing Subway was opened in 1969 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern technologies. All stations now have touch-screen maps. In some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese cultures. For example, on the walls of a few stations of Line 8, there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain(青花瓷）.
Stockholm, Sweden
The system of the Stockholm Subway has 100 stations in use, of which 47 are underground and 53 above ground. The first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 1950.The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrocks（岩床）. This makes you feel as if you are in a cave.
London, UK
The London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World War II, it was used to protect people from German plane attacks（袭击）on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the trains, so it is very hot in summer.
New York, US
The New York City Subway has the most extensive public transportation system in the world, with 469 stations. It is also one of the world’s oldest public transit systems. The New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It has an express train on almost every line. You can get to your destination(目的地）safely. The trains themselves are full of fun; you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing.
The _____is called the longest art gallery in the world.
A．Beijing Subway B．Stockholm Subway C．London Underground D．New York City Subway
A．Michael Jackson used to dance in the New York City Subway. B．Tourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer. C．Several stations of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves. D．Some stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures of porcelain.
A．travel magazine B．science book C．newspaper report D．picture book
At Life’s Crossroads
Leaving high school, I had to choose a career path—medicine or business—before college started in three months, but I couldn’t decide. Both my uncles suggested I work for a month in a followed by a month in a hospital before I could know what to do. It seemed like a good idea.
Then near the end of two months, I began thinking about my two . The bank had offered better working conditions. The hospital was full of excitement, but the training was hard. It seemed that the choices of was going to run out.
The Last day of my work at the hospital, I was home when I saw a boy hit by a bus and lie in the road as the bus run away. stopped. I know if the boy stayed there, he would die very soon. So, without help, I lifted him into my car.
The next day, I went to see him. His family were sitting around his bed. The doctor introduced me as “the person who saved the boy’s life”.Everyone got up, with smiles on their faces. The mother held my hands to her face, repeating again and again, “See, you are an angel!”
What a feeling this was, to help save the life of another person! , I knew I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I went to college for my medical studies.
We may spend a lot of time wondering about what to take in our lives, but sometimes you don’t really have to worry about your decisions. They are made for you by some quality(品质) in you—by what you’re to do when necessary.
A．team B．company C．garden D．laboratory
A．uncles B．hobbies C．colleges D．experiences
A．business B．education C．career D．subject
A．running B．riding C．staying D．driving
A．All B．Few C．Nobody D．Someone
A．gentle B．weak C．pleasant D．grateful
A．Luckily B．Probably C．Immediately D．Quietly
A．path B．action C．interest D．advice
A．big B．personal C．quick D．fair
A．free B．afraid C．ready D．careful
My name is Tony. I’m an boy. And I’m a student of No.5 Middle School. There four people in my family. They are my parents, my sister and me. My father is a teacher. He teaches English. He is good at English. He is strict his students. My mother is a doctor. It’s 10 kilometers from our home to hospital. She goes to work bus every morning. It takes her about 20 minutes. My sister is a student, too. She must get up early. She can’t late for class. She must read a book before she can watch TV. She has to the rules. She thinks she has any fun .She feels unhappy . I have a pet. It’s a dog. It’s very cute and . His name is Lazy. That’s a good name for him, because he is kind of lazy and he sleeps all day. He likes to walk on two legs. He can dance .
A．11-year-old B．11-years-old C．11 year old D．11 years old
A．is B．are C．has D．have
A．speak B．speaking C．talks D．talking
A．to B．in C．at D．with
A．in B．on C．by D．with
A．/ B．be C．is D．are
A．break B．follow C．teach D．play
A．ever B．sometimes C．never D．always
A．friend B．friends C．friendy D．friendly
A．good B．well C．nice D．better
We are lucky to live in a rich country where we have many things. However, most of us usually some things.
Electricity is one thing that we waste ____. Lights, TVs, and other things are often kept on even when no one is using them. We should turn them off when we do not need them. It less than a second to do it. Anyhow, not wasting electricity save money, because we do not have to the electricity we do not use.
The second thing that we often waste is water. Fresh water is precious(宝贵的)， it shouldn’t be wasted.It is only a simple matter of turning off a tap*. I am sure can do this easily if he wants to.
big waste is food. My mother cook so much food that much of it was thrown away. I told her we had wasted so much . She thought I was right and now cooks __ _ what we can eat.
It is not to be wasteful. I find there is a simple of not wasting things. That is to use only what we . Do not touch what we do not need. this way we can stop being wasteful.
A．use B．wash C．waste D．forget .
A．little B．most C．few D．least
A．radios B．apples C．bikes D．doors
A．brings B．costs C．keeps D．takes
A．afford B．save C．pay for D．care for
A．though B．because C．so D．but
A．nobody B．something C．everybody D．nothing
A．Others B．Other C．Another D．The other
A．planned to B．used to C．was able to D．was afraid to
A．electricity B．water C．food D．money
A．mainly B．only C．mostly D．specially
A．right B．fine C．bad D．necessary
A．way B．thing C．plan D．project
A．buy B．need C．bring D．get
A．On B．In C．For D．At
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