On the first day of school our professor introduced himself and asked us to get to know someone we didn’t know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. “Hi, girl! My name is Rose, I’m 87 years old.”
“Why are you in college at such a young age?” I asked jokingly.
“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!”she replied. Rose became a college symbol(象征) this year and she easily on her from the other students.
At the end of the term we invited Rose to speak at our football party. I’ll never forget what she taught us.
“We do not stop playing because we are old, we grow old because we stop playing. There are only two secrets to staying young, being happy and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humour every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose you dreams, you die!” she said.
“There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do anything, you will turn 20 years older. If I am 87 years old, and stay in bed for a year, and never do anything, I will turn 88. Anybody can grow older. But every minute counts for young men,” she added.
She ended her speech by singing The Song of Rose. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live then out in our daily lives.
At the year’s end, Rose finished the college education she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose did peacefully in her sleep.Rose went to college because she_________.
| A．wanted to live longer | B．loved to stay with the young |
| C．wanted to realize her dream | D．planned to enjoy her life there |
From the story we can see that Rose was _______during her stay in college.
| A．outgoing and popular | B．brave and hard-working |
| C．honest and athletic | D．calm and creative |
Which of the following is included in Rose’s speech?
| A．People won’t grow old if they stop playing. |
| B．The more you laugh, the younger you will be. |
| C．People easily become old if they do more things. |
| D．Time is especially important for young people. |
At the end of her speech, Rose asked each of her classmates _______.
| A．to sing along with her | B．to sing one’s own song |
| C．to recite the lyrics | D．to do as the lyrics said |
Which of the following can best describe the story?
| A．Live with your dream. | B．Find secrets of staying young. |
| C．Learn wherever you are. | D．Be happy every day. |
In America，when people say “man’s best friend”，they don’t mean another person. Instead，they are talking about a lovely animal—a dog! These words show the friendship(友谊)between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give joy to people’s lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. Some people even leave all their money to their pets when they die!
Animals can help people，too. Dogs can be taught to be the “eyes” for a blind person(盲人)or “ears” for a deaf(耳聋)person. Scientists have found that pets help people live longer! They make people happier，too. Because of that，they bring animals into hospitals for “visits”.
Americans hold “Be Kind to Animals Week” in the first week of May. Pet shows are held during the week. Even if you don’t live in America，you，too，can do this. How? First think about how animals make your life richer. If you have a pet，take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food.
If you don’t have a pet，be kind to animals around you. For example，if you see a street dog，just leave it alone，or make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to animals，try to speak up. As people，we must protect(保护)animals who can’t speak for themselves.“Some people even leave all their money to their pets when they die!” is used to prove(证明) that ________.
| A．pets have the right(权利)to inherit(继承)money |
| B．money can make pets happy |
| C．it’s the best way to spend money |
| D．some pets are as important to their owners as their children |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Dogs can help people in many ways. |
| B．Dogs Call help people live happier. |
| C．Dogs can help people make everything. |
| D．Dogs can make people’s lives richer. |
What is the main idea of the passage?
| A．A lot of people are interested in dogs. |
| B．Dogs can help people do many things. |
| C．Pets are lovely and need care and protection. |
| D．We have done a lot of things for pets. |
What do you see when you look at abstract (抽象) art? Does it make sense to you? Does it look like anything?
Abstract art became popular in the early 20th century. Artists did not want to paint, draw, or sculpt things like they looked. They didn’t want their art to be realistic (现实的). They were more interested in basic shapes（基础的造型） and colours.
Picasso is probably the most famous of these artists. He painted and drew in many, many styles. Sometimes he used a lot of blue colours (his “blue period”). Later, he used more red and pink colours (his “rose period”). Many of his other paintings are called “cubist (立体画派)” because they are made of painted squares.
After a long time, Picasso’s paintings became more and more abstract. He painted people and things using strange shapes. His work was so original, many his fellow artists didn’t understand it.
Kindinsky, another famous artist, used lines, shapes, and patterns to paint his subjects. His paintings also used strong colours to express feelings.
Other artists like the surrealists (超现实主义者), they were interested in the subconscious (潜意识). Painters like Breton and Magritte used many symbols (象征) in their work. The meaning or subject of their work wasn’t always clear. Dai, another artist, painted pictures that looked like dreams.
There are still many abstract artists around the world. It's often hard to say what their art is about. That’s the way many artists like better. They want each person to look at art and find their own meaning in it.
Which would be most like abstract art?
| A．a painting of a horse |
| B．a sculpture(雕塑) of a car |
| C．a drawing of two people in a coffee house. |
| D．A red and blue painting, with no clear subject. |
What happened to Picasso’s work after a long time?
| A．It became more abstract. |
| B．It became less original. |
| C．He went from using red colours to using blue colours |
| D．He only painted with coloured squares |
Who is probably the most famous abstract artist?
| A．Breton | B．Dali. | C．Picasso | D．Magritte |
Which of the following is Not true?
| A．Picasso painted in many different styles. |
| B．Dali was interested in dreams. |
| C．Abstract artists feel each work of art only has one meaning |
| D．Magritte’s art was full of symbols. |
An interesting experiment (实验) is being done at the Children’s Hospital I in London. Animals, such as dogs, cats, and even horses help sick children to get better.
There are many reasons why this treatment (治疗) is important. Dr. Marcus Finch of the Children’s Hospital said, “Children and teenagers have many changes as they are growing up. When they have problems, it is not easy for them to open up any talk. However, when they are with a pet animal, they calm down, relax, and smile. Animals do not speak and so they do not criticize (评论). They listen and they do not stop the children. Children can talk to animals because they can trust them. Animals know how to keep a secret! Also, the children feel needed because they help to feed the animals and look after them.”
At the Children’s Hospital, you can find children playing with cats, dogs, goats, and riding horses. The doctors just watch and take notes and wonder at the power of pets!
______ help sick children to feel better.
| A．Doctors | B．Animals | C．parents | D．Nurses |
Pet animals are good with children at the Children’s Hospital because _______.
| A．they look after the children |
| B．they make doctors relax |
| C．they are good listeners |
| D．they are easy to feel |
The best little for the passage is _______.
| A．The Children’s Hospital |
| B．better than Doctors |
| C．An Interesting Story |
| D．Fun with Animals |
Summer holidays are coming. Here are two posters for members of English Club in the schoolyard:
| Science and Technology Museum Opening hours: Sunday—Wednesday 10:00 am—5:30 pm Charge: $5 What’s on Ancient Technology—the ground floor Modern Technology—the first floor Space—the second floor The Silk Road: trade and travel—the second floor Please note The museum is closed for 3 days during the Spring Festival every year. Contact us Information desk:73238299 Email: stm99@163.com |
To all climbers! Place: Castle Peak Indoor Climbing Centre Date: 8:30 am, July, 15 Dos: Sign in when you come to the centre. Climb with a partner. Wear a hard hat at all times. Wear the correct climbing shoes. Don’ts: Don’t eat or drink anywhere except(除了) in the café. Don’t listen to personal music players while climbing. Don’t light fires. Tips: Use a locker to store your things. Wear comfortable clothing. Wearing jewelry(珠宝) can cause accidents. Talking on a mobile phone while climbing can be dangerous. |
If you want to visit the Museum on weekend, which of the following is the best time?
| A．10:00 am, Saturday | B．2:30 pm, Saturday |
| C．2:00 pm, Sunday | D．8:30 am, Sunday |
While climbing, it’s better to __________.
| A．talk on a mobile phone |
| B．stay alone all the time |
| C．listen to personal music players |
| D．wear the correct climbing shoes |
Which of the following is right for the climbers?
| A．To keep the things in a locker. |
| B．To wear jewelry while climbing. |
| C．To eat something wherever they go. |
| D．To wear a soft hat at all times. |
Wang Hua is a Chinese boy. He is twelve. He is in Class Two，Grade One. This is his dog. I don't know its name. I think it is three. That is his schoolbag. You can see a pencil box，an English textbook(课本)，two Chinese textbooks，some exercise books and an English Chinese dictionary in it. His good friend is Peter. Peter is an English boy. He is twelve，too.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子正(T)误(F)。
Wang Hua is a Chinese boy.( )
He is in Class One，Grade Two. ( )
I know his dog is Mimi. ( )
You can't see a ball in his schoolbag. ( )
Peter is Chinese，too. ( )
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