I was riding my special motorbike this past weekend and stopped at a store. As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat. We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter. “Well, do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?” I asked. He seemed shocked that a total stranger would ask him this. He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.”
He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat. Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas.
As we came back to the store she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn’t know I could do this.”Then she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things —and I will, too.” Her father hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her. She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children. God answered my prayer(祷告) just now. Now I pray that God will bless you for your gift to Amy today.” Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can be an answer to prayer.How did the father feel at first when the author invited his daughter for a ride?
| A．Anxious. | B．Embarrassed. | C．Surprised. | D．Moved. |
What can we know about the author?
| A．He was a disabled man. | B．He usually drove too fast. |
| C．He worked in a store. | D．He often helped people in trouble. |
According to the passage, the girl _____.
| A．was not allowed to do some sports |
| B．used to be a completely healthy person |
| C．was unwillingly to communicate with a stranger |
| D．usually felt sad about life because of her disability |
What did the author’s gift refer to according to the girl’s father?
| A．The motorbike. | B．The wheelchair. | C．The ride. | D．The prayer. |
The round-the-clock availability that cell phones have brought to people’s lives may be taking a toll on family life, a new study suggests. The study, which followed more than 1300 adults over 2 years, found that those who consistently used a mobile phone through out the study period were more likely to report negative “spillover” between work and home life—and, in turn, less satisfaction with their family life.
Spillover(影响，后果) actually means that the line between work and home began to become unclear. Work life may invade home life—when a parent is taking job-related calls at home, for instance—or family issues may start to take up work time. For example, a child may call Mom at work, telling her “the microwave exploded”, explained Noelle Chesley, an assistant professor of society at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and the author of the study. The problem with cell phones seems to be they are allowing for ever more spillover between work and home.
This may be especially true for working women, the study found. Among men, consistent use of mobile phones seemed not to allow more work issues to creep(潜入) into family time. But for women, the spillover tended to go in both directions—being “connected” means that work cuts into home time, and family issues come into work life.
Cell phones seem to be opening more lines for stressful exchange among family members. But there may be ways to control the spillover, according to Chesley. Employers, she said, should look at their policies on contacting employees after working hours to make sure their expectations are “reasonable”. For their part, employees can decide that cell phones go off during family time, Chesley said.Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “taking a toll on” in Paragraph l?
| A．Explaining | B．Protecting | C．Extending | D．Damaging |
The example “the microwave exploded” in Paragraph 2 is used to .
| A．show the microwave is of poor quality |
| B．indicate how dependent the child is |
| C．indicate family issues affect work hours |
| D．show work time creeps into family life |
What is the main idea of this passage?
| A．Cell phones offer 24-hour availability. |
| B．Cell phones get life and work mixed. |
| C．Women don’t use cell phones in an effective way. |
| D．Men are better at dealing with family problems. |
What is the author’s attitude towards round-the-clock availability of the cell phone?
| A．Curious | B．Positive | C．Subjective | D．Objective |
Over the past few months, PSY’s funny video for “Gangnam Style” has become a YouTube sensation, resulting in over 112,000,000 views since July 15. It’s also been Tweeted more than 780,000 times and received over 260, 000 likes on Facebook, reports Mashable.com.
With the rapper(说唱歌手) making an appearance at Thursday’s MTV Video Music Awards, here’s what you need to know about the break-out artist.
His real name is Park Jae-Sang. The 35-year-old Korean pop rapper is known for his comedic music videos and performances. The video for “Gangnam Style” is no exception. When his first album PSY—From the Psycho World! was released in 2001, he was nicknamed “PSY” because of his unusual dress, special lyrics(歌词) and funny dance movies.
Gangnam is a wealthy neighborhood in Seoul(首尔). Gangnam may only be 15 square miles, but the district in Seoul, South Korea, is home to the headquarters of some of the country’s most influential companies, including Samsung, Hyundai and LG. The region also makes up 7% of South Korea’s GDP. 41% of students at Seoul University, a very famous college, come from Gangnam. The lyrics of PSY’s song describe the personality of a girl and a guy.
He studied in the U.S. Born in South Korea on December 31, 1977, PSY attended Banpo Elementary School, Banpo Middle School and Eva High Sch ool. But when it came time to achieve a college degree, the rapper attended both Boston University and Berklee College of Music in the U.S.
“Gangnam Style” is giving K-pop international fame. “Gangnam Style” is currently No.1 on the iTunes music video chart. The video has surpassed Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”; Justin Bieber’s “As Long As You Love Me”; and Katy Perry’s “Wide Awake”. This is the first time a Korean artist has ranked this high on iTunes.What is the first paragraph mainly about?
| A．The success of “Gangnam Style”. |
| B．The origin of “Gangnam Style”. |
| C．The result of the Music Award. |
| D．The childhood of PSY. |
According to the text, PSY .
| A．is already in his forties now |
| B．made his first album in 2003 |
| C．danced only in his “Gangnam Style” |
| D．has developed his special comedic style |
Which of the following about Gangnam is TRUE?
| A．It is the capital of South Korea. |
| B．It is rich and better developed. |
| C．Seoul University lies in it. |
| D．It covers about 90 square miles. |
What can we learn from the last paragraph?
| A．“Gangnarn Style” isn’t popular in English-speaking countries. |
| B．PSY will be given another big prize for music in the future. |
| C．iTunes is the No.1 music company on the internet. |
| D．“Gangnam Style” has won the most worldwide popularity. |
One day when the famous American scientist Edison was on his way home, a young man stopped him and required to have a word with him. Edison accepted his request.
The young man asked, “How can you invent so many things and achieve your fame?”
The scientist said, “It seems that you have been thinking of becoming famous every day.” The young man nodded, “Yes. I have been dreaming of being a person as notable(著名的) as you. Every minute I am thinking of how to become reputable. I don't know when I can achieve my fame (名声,名望).”
Edison told him, “Don’t worry, young man. If you want to be a famous man this way, you will have to wait until you die!”
“Why should I?” the young man was puzzled.
Edison said, “What you dream is actually a high building. You never think of how to build it with bricks（砖块）. Thus the building will never come into reality（现实）. However, your story can serve as a mirror. People will remember you because of your illness and laziness. They will often speak of your name while they give warnings to their children. Aren’t you a notorious（声名狼藉） person by then?”What happened to Edison when he was on his way home?
| A．A beggar stopped him |
| B．A robber stopped him |
| C．A man wanted to speak to him |
| D．A man wanted to have words with him |
The man asked Edison to tell him ________.
| A．how to invent new things | B．how to become famous |
| C．how he became a nobleman | D．how to become a scientist |
After hearing his talk, the young man was puzzled because Edison told him ______.
| A．he would die before he was famous |
| B．he would be famous before he died |
| C．he would die after he was famous |
| D．he would never be famous |
The man didn’t achieve his fame because _______.
| A．his wish was too high |
| B．he was too stupid |
| C．he didn’t learn from others |
| D．he was short of hardworking spirit (精神) |
The story mainly tells us ________.
| A．a person needs high spirit |
| B．one shouldn’t dream of becoming famous |
| C．only by hard work can one’s wish come into reality |
| D．one person shouldn’t be idle and lazy |
The man and Mr. Edison had a talk _______.
| A．in the classroom | B．in the street | C．in the lab | D．at home |
In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the film-maker Walter Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney’s cartoon film for children. When Walter Disney heard Nash’s voice, he said, “Stop! That’s our duck!”
The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film, The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat and worn his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audiences (观众) liked him because he was lazy and greedy, and because he lost his temper very easily. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody, like Mickey.
In the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational film about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared—there were no more new cartoons.
Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today’s Children can still see the old cartoons on the television and hear that famous voice.Who made Donald Duck cartoons?
| A．Mickey Mouse. | B．Clarence Nash. | C．Walter Disney. | D．Pluto. |
When did the first Donald Duck film appear?
| A．In 1933 | B．In 1934 | C．In 1966 | D．In 1965 |
Who was Clarence Nash?
| A．A cartoonist. |
| B．A writer. |
| C．A film maker. |
| D．The man who made the voice for Donald Duck. |
Where do today’s children see Donald Duck cartoons?
| A．In new cartoons. | B．At the cinema. | C．On television. | D．In the theatre. |
Why did people like Donald better than Mickey Mouse?
| A．Probably because he was lazy and greedy. |
| B．Probably because he wasn’t a goody—goody like Mickey. |
| C．Probably because he lost his temper very easily. |
| D．Probably because he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews. |
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West High School Bake Sale
Come and support our band and buy some delicious baked goods!
Friday, September 20th, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
In the hall by the office after school
Cookies: 25 cents each or 5 for $1
Brownies: 50 cents each or 3 for $1.25
Cake by the slice: $1
Whole cakes: $8
Proceeds go toward sending our band to Nationals.
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ORDER TOTAL GROUND EXPEDITED GROUND
9-12 working days 4-5 working days
$0.00 to $30.00 $4.50 $5.50
$30.01 to $60.00 $7.25 $8.25
$60.01 to $100.00 $9.50 $10.50
$100.01 to $200.00 $11.50 $12.50
Add $7.00 to Ground Rates for 3 Days. How much money can you save (节省) if you buy 3 brownies?
| A．50 cents. | B．1.25 dollars. | C．75 cents. | D．25 cents. |
Which of the following gives you the most for your money if you buy the baked goods?
| A．4 cookies. | B．5 cookies. | C．2 brownies | D．One slice of cake. |
If you wish to receive an order totaling $90.00 within 3 days, how much would the shipping cost?
| A．$10.50. | B．$15.00. | C．$16.50. | D．$26.50. |
How much should you pay for an order totaling $50 for the expedited ground (快递)?
| A．$1 | B．$7.25 | C．$8.25 | D．$15.5 |
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