It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of work, he returned to find his bike gone.
The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries（食品杂货），saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.
I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our city offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger(陌生人) would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.
People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it made our confidence in humanity（人性）stronger as a whole. And it has also influenced us to be more mindful(在意的) of ways we can share with others. No matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be continuing for ever.Why was the bike so important to the couple?
| A．They used it for work and daily life. |
| B．It was borrowed from their friend. |
| C．It was a nice Kona18 speed. |
| D．The man's job was bike racing. |
We can learn from the text that ________.
| A．the couple worked60 hours a week. | B．people were busy before Christmas |
| C．the stranger brought only the bike. | D．life was hard for the young family. |
How did people get to know the couple's problem?
| A．From radio broadcasts. | B．From a newspaper. |
| C．From TV news. | D．From a stranger. |
What do the couple learn from their experience?
| A．Strangers are usually of little help. |
| B．One should take care of their bike. |
| C．News reports make people famous. |
| D．An act of kindness can mean a lot. |
Ann was my best friend. She had come to play half an hour ago, and I didn’t want her to go. “Your mother said you could stay an hour.” I said.
Ann pointed at the Teddy Bear on my desk. “I’ll stay if you give me your Teddy Bear.” she said.
I couldn’t imagine giving it to her. It was a special gift from Aunt Reba on my tenth birthday. My aunt was a beautiful and kind woman who was never too busy to spend time with me. The day she died, I cried for hours, unable to believe that I would never see her again. Now, when I saw the Teddy Bear, I was filled with memories(回忆) of Aunt Reba.
“Come on,” Ann shouted, “I’m your best friend.”
I don’t know what came over me, but I really wanted someone to play with me. So I handed Ann the Teddy Bear! Then, she stayed.
That evening I went to bed without dinner. The memories of Aunt Reba brought tears to my eyes. How ashamed I felt. I was sad all night.
Alone in the dark, I asked myself, “Is Ann really my best friend?”
At school the next day, I found Ann. I asked for the Teddy Bear. She was surprised at first. Then she thought for a few seconds and finally said, “Okay, I don’t like it anyway.”
After that, Ann and I stopped playing together. Through the years, I have had other best friends. I have come to understand that best friends are people who want to spend time with you, and they ask nothing in return.Ann finally stayed to play with the writer because __________.
| A． she wanted to play with the writer |
| B． Ann’s mother ordered her to stay |
| C． she was the writer’s best friend |
| D． the writer gave her the Teddy Bear |
From the passage we learn __________.
| A． the Teddy Bear had a sweet face |
| B． Anna and the writer were friends again at last |
| C． the writer loved Aunt Reba deeply |
| D． best friends always ask something in return |
The Chinese meaning of the word “ashamed” in this passage is probably “__________”.
| A．兴奋的 | B．羞愧的 |
| C．忠诚的 | D．凶狠的 |
The best title of the passage may be “__________”.
| A． The Teddy Bear | B． Aunt Reba |
| C． Best Friends | D． My Tenth Birthday |
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Penang, a state in Malaysia, is one of the most famous islands in South-East Asia. It is well-known for its culture and food. It is also a shopping paradise(天堂). You will be able to find things like handicraft, jewellery, clothes and many more at attractive prices.
For more information, please visit our website at www. Hastravel.com.Gold Coast is a modern city in __________.
| A． Britain | B． Malaysia |
| C． Australia | D． Canada |
Ontario is an excellent place for you to __________.
| A． boat, fish and shop | B． fish, camp and boat |
| C． boat, fish and eat | D． shop, eat and camp |
You can choose _________ as your destination, if you have a six-day-off holiday in March.
| A． Britain | B． Ontario |
| C． Penang | D． Gold Coast |
You can get more information about travel packages by __________.
| A． visiting the website |
| B． visiting the House of Parliament |
| C． going to Big Ben |
| D． going to nightclubs |
Stanford University, which was established between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been dedicated（致力于） to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in the world.
Stanford that was once a horse farm belonging to Jane and Leland is still known as "the Farm." Living at Stanford brings surprises and new experiences every day.
Stanford welcomes more than 150,000 visitors every year. Whether you live in the neighborhood or are coming from far away, we look forward to seeing you here on the Farm.
John Hennessy, President of Stanford University, says, "We can't predict, but we can make sure that our students will be the most knowledgeable of leaders, that they will make a difference and that they will creatively and skillfully guide the next century of progress and excellence."Stanford University was set up in the center of __________.
| A． San Francisco | B． San Jose |
| C． a horse farm | D． California’s Silicon Valley |
Living at Stanford, it will bring you surprises and _________ every day.
| A． solutions to challenges |
| B． leaders in the world |
| C． new experiences |
| D． great progress |
According to John Hennessy, students of Stanford University will probably__________.
| A． build San Francisco |
| B． play with visitors |
| C． raise horses on the Farm |
| D． become the most knowledgeable of leaders |
(Some classmates are talking about their weekend.)
Linda: I stayed at home and studied over the weekend. I studied for my English test on Saturday. Yesterday I wrote a geography paper. In the evening I talked to my pen pal (笔友) on the phone. What did you do?
Tim: I had a good time. On Saturday morning I played tennis, in the afternoon I went to the beach, and in the evening I went to Nancy’s birthday party. On Sunday I went to the mountains with my friends.
Mary: Oh, your weekend was great. But mine was boring. I stayed at home the whole (全)weekend. I cleaned my room and washed my clothes. I even watered the flowers. And only in the evening I watched TV for a short time. Did you go out, Dave?
Dave: No, I didn’t. I stayed at home and watched TV on Saturday. Yesterday I watched a movie on TV, Fearless. It was very exciting.Which of the following statements about Linda is NOT true?
| A．Linda had a pen pal. |
| B．Linda had a geography test on Sunday. |
| C．Linda had English and geography at school. |
| D．Linda was busy with her studies over weekend. |
What did Tim do on Sunday evening?
| A．He had a phone call. |
| B．He went to Nancy’s birthday party. |
| C．He watched TV at home. |
| D．The passage doesn’t tell us about it. |
Who stayed at home and did some housework?
| A．Linda. | B．Tim. | C．Mary. | D．Dave. |
Who only watched TV over weekend?
| A．Dave. | B．Mary. |
| C．Both Dave and Mary. | D．No one. |
Only one of them left home over weekend. Who was it?
| A．Linda. | B．Tim. |
| C．Mary. | D．Dave. |
What do we do when we go camping? First, we make a plan(计划). We take food, clothing, a knife, and things for cooking and eating. We take things to keep us away from insects(昆虫) and the sun.
Then we put everything into the car and we drive to the woods. We look for a place for campers(露营者) and we look for a good place for our tent(帐篷). The place should have a lot of moving air(流动的空气). This will keep some insects away. High land with water on both sides of it is good. Then we put up our tent. We put everything into the tent, and we are ready for fun. We can swim in the lake, walk in the woods, climb a mountain, row a boat, or go fishing.
In the evening we come back to the tent, and we make a big fire because it can keep the insects away. We sit around the fire and talk. We may tell interesting stories or we may sing songs.
At night we lie down on the grass. We can look up at the stars. It is a busy day, so we try to go to sleep early.
Everything is dark. Everything is quiet. We hope we won’t hear music from the radio in the next tent. We hope it won’t rain. Before going camping we should first ______.
| A．make a plan |
| B．take some food |
| C．take things to keep us warm |
| D．take something for cooking and eating |
We go to camp ______.
| A．by bus | B．by car |
| C．by bike | D．on foot |
Campers can take part in(参加) ______ activities.
| A．one or two | B．only a few |
| C．many | D．two or three |
In the evening we make a fire because ______.
| A．it is cold at night | B．it can keep us warm |
| C．it can keep the insects away | D．it is dark and quiet |
Campers like to ______ at night.
| A．hear music from the radio | B．go to sleep early |
| C．have rain | D．be busy |
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