Chris is not a traditional explorer（探险者）----he usually works in an office for a large organization. Yet his job can sometimes be just as exciting and dangerous as being an explorer.
Chris works for MSF, an organization also known as Doctors Without Borders (无国界医生). MSF sends trained doctors all over the world to help people after a war or a disaster. Chris is a doctor from France who has travelled to many places to organize programmes that help people.
At the moment, there are over 27,000 trained medical staff taking part in MSF projects and tasks. The organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. All kinds of doctors can volunteer for MSF. They need to be prepared to go almost anywhere in the world and, of course, they should expect difficult conditions. Doctors with experience in tropical（热带的）diseases are especially useful because most of MSF’s work is in Africa. When MSF accepts a doctor for a task, he has to go for at least six months. When doctors have completed a few tasks, they might be sent on an emergency（紧急的）task following a disaster, such as an earthquake.
But why would a doctor leave a comfortable life and a good salary（工资）to join MSF? According to Chris, the experience you gain is a great help in your career. Besides, just like the explorers of the past, you need to keep an open mind and learn to mix well with the people you meet. Most importantly, at the end of each task, you have made a real difference to people’s lives. Does Chris work for a large organization?
______________________________________________________________________When does MSF send trained doctors all over the world to help people?
______________________________________________________________________How many medical staff are taking part in MSF projects and tasks?
______________________________________________________________________ What kind of doctors are greatly needed in Africa?
______________________________________________________________________ According to Chris, why is his work important to other people?
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How much money do you need every month, 500 yuan or 700 yuan? Some may need more to buy birthday presents, fast food, ice cream and comic books. But for Zhen Xing, 200 yuan is enough each month. “I only eat fried potato slices and rice,” said Zhen. “Meat is too expensive for me.”
Zhen, a 15-year-old girl, is a middle school student in Beijing. Every day, Zhen gets up at 5:30 am and rides her bike for 20 minutes to get to school. She studies hard, and even reads books during breaks! Her parents are migrant (移民) workers. They came to Beijing from a village in Henan two years ago. Her father now works as a cleaner and gets 1,200 yuan every month. Her mother has no job. Like many teenagers, Zhen has a lot of homework, but that is not all her work. During the week she helps her mom cook. On weekends, she helps wash clothes.
Zhen said she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. “I watched TV and found out there are many people with AIDS in China. They really need help,” said Zhen. But she was afraid of having to leave school. Zhen didn’t go to school for one year five years ago. Fortunately, now all the children can go to school for free in China. “I won’t worry a lot about it anymore,”said Zhen happily. “I’m trying my best to study hard to be a good student at present and a good doctor in the future.” Why does Zhen Xing only eat fried potato slices and rice instead of meat?
| A．Because she wants to save money. |
| B．Because meat is difficult to get. |
| C．Because she likes eating fried potato slices and rice best. |
| D．Because she thinks fried potato slices and rice are healthier than meat. |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Zhen Xing has a part-time job and makes 200 yuan every month. |
| B．Zhen Xing’s mother got 1,200 yuan every month. |
| C．Zhen Xing can go to school for free now. |
| D．Zhen Xing’s parents are both cleaners. |
Zhen Xing didn’t go to school for one year at the age of ______.
| A．15. | B．14. | C．13. | D．10. |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?
| A．Worries. | B．Hobbies. |
| C．School life. | D．Dreams. |
The passage mainly tells us _______.
| A．how to spend money like Zhen Xing |
| B．a girl from a rural area |
| C．a girl’s hard but hopeful life |
| D．Chinese education situation |
Maybe you’ve heard of many musical bands, but have you heard of Little Big Town, a country musical group? There are four members in this band, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet. They had a hard time when they began their band at first, but they didn’t give up. Now it becomes very popular.
“We take care of each other and we take care of the music,” Karen Fairchild once said after one of their shows. As a fan of this band, I once had a chance to hang out with the members of Little Big Town. We talked about their hard beginning. At that time, they even didn’t have their own stage.
Fairchild also told me how the four of them were together when they were in trouble. Not only did they stand together on stage but also in their daily life. For example, they were right there when Phillip Sweet was caring for his daughter for the first time. They encouraged Kimberly Schlapman when they found her husband passed away. At that time Kimberly was very sad to lose her husband. “When we have lived such a hard life together, it bonds (联系) us tightly,” Phillip Sweet said. “We find true happiness is the joy of doing what we do for a living. We love the hard beginning. We also love the wonderful future.” What is Little Big Town?
| A．It’s a rock musical group. |
| B．It’s a country musical group. |
| C．It’s a small town. |
| D．It’s a piece of music. |
Who is the writer of this passage?
| A．He is a member of this band. |
| B．He is a writer of lyrics. |
| C．He is a fan of this band. |
| D．He is the leader of the band. |
From the passage we know that ______.
| A．five members are in the band |
| B．the band had a good beginning |
| C．Phillip Sweet has a son |
| D．the members of the band are true friends |
The underlined phrase means “______” in Chinese.
| A．传递 | B．去世 | C．停止 | D．失业 |
What does the writer want to tell us?
| A．Starting a musical band is difficult. |
| B．Starting a musical band can make money. |
| C．Being together helps the band get over the hard time. |
| D．Standing together on stage makes the band famous. |
A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office a street urchin(顽童) was walking around a shining car. “Is this your car, Paul?” he asked.
Paul answered,“Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas.”The boy was surprised.“You mean your brother gave it to you and it didn't cost you anything. Boy, I wish…” He hesitated(犹豫).
Of course Paul knew what he was going to wish for. He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly.
“I wish,” the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like that.” Paul looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car?”
“Oh, yes, I'd love that.”
After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said，“Paul, would you mind driving in front of my house?”
Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again, “Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy asked.
He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled(残疾) brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car.
“There he is. Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn't cost him a cent. And some day I'm going to give you one just like it...then you can see for yourself all nice things in the Christmas window that I've been trying to tell you about.”
Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older brother climbed in beside him and the three of them began an unforgettable holiday ride.The street urchin was very surprised when_______.
| A．Paul received an expensive car |
| B．Paul told him about the car |
| C．he saw the shining car |
| D．he was walking around the car |
From the story we can see the urchin _______.
| A．wished to give his brother a car |
| B．wanted Paul's brother to give him a car |
| C．wished he could have a brother like Paul's |
| D．wished Paul could be a brother like that |
The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house________.
| A．to show his neighbors the big car |
| B．to show he had a rich friend |
| C．to let his brother meet Paul |
| D．to let his brother know about his wish |
We can infer(推断) from the story that______.
| A．Paul couldn't understand the urchin |
| B．the urchin had a deep love for his brother |
| C．the urchin wished to have a rich brother |
| D．the urchin's wish came true in the end |
The best name of the story is ______.
| A．Christmas Present |
| B．Street Urchin |
| C．Brother Like That |
| D．An Unforgettable Holiday Ride |
Blue Ocean Aquarium(蓝色海洋水族馆) is a great place for families to take a holiday. Children love to see the sea animals and watch films about sharks in it.
Last Saturday morning, Mr Jackson took his wife and two little sons to the aquarium. At the ticket office, he asked, "How much shall I pay(付款) to get in?" The woman at the ticket office answered, "The price is 20 dollars for each adult or any kid(小孩) older than five. We let kids in free(免费) if they are five or younger. How old are your kids?" Mr Jackson said, "The older one is six and the younger one is three. I think I must buy three tickets. " The woman was surprised. She said, "Sir, don't you want to save(节省) 20 dollars? If you tell me your older son is five, I won't know the difference(差异). " Mr Jackson said with a smile, "Yes, that sounds right, but my kids will know the difference. "
From Mr Jackson' s story, we know honesty is very important in the modem society(在现代社会). We should tell the truth(事实) to the people around us, especially(尤其是) to the kids.
There are _____________ people in this story.
| A．3 | B．5 | C．4 | D．6 |
Mr Jackson spend ____________on their tickets to the aquarium at last.
| A．20 dollars | B．40 dollars |
| C．60 dollars | D．80 dollars |
Children can see ______________ in Blue Ocean Aquarium.
| A．dolphins | B．lions | C．giraffes | D．tigers |
The word “honesty” means ____________.
| A．激情 | B．友谊 | C．乐观 | D．诚实 |
What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Mr Jackson was very rich. |
| B．Mr Jackson wanted to save some money. |
| C．Mr Jackson paid for his two son’s tickets at last. |
| D．Mr Jackson thought honesty was more important than money. |
Hello, my name is Peter. I study at a school in the UK. School days usually begin at 9 a.m. in the UK. So I usually go to school at 8.45 a.m. School is over(结束) at 3.30 p.m. So I have enough time to go to clubs.
I’m good at all my lessons. But my favourite lesson is Cooking. All my teachers are very friendly and helpful. I never go home for lunch, I have lunch at school with my classmates. After lunch, we often go to the school field. Sometimes we play ball games, sometimes we just sit under the trees, reading or chatting. Sometimes we also go to the Computer Center to listen to music or send e-mails(邮件) to our friends.
I like my school and have a wonderful time at school every day.
Schools in the UK usually start at ____________.
| A．8.45 a.m. | B．9 a.m. | C．3.30 p.m. | D．8.30 a.m. |
---How are Peter’s teachers? ---They’re all very ______.
| A．friendly and helpful | B．beautiful |
| C．polite | D．busy |
---How often does Peter go home for lunch? --- .
| A．Seldom | B．always | C．Every day | D．Never |
After lunch, the students can ________.
| A．listen to music | B．write e-mails |
| C．play ball games | D．A, B and C |
Which one isn’t right?
| A．School is over at 3.30 p.m. in the UK. |
| B．Peter is good at all his lessons. |
| C．Peter has no time to go to clubs every day. |
| D．Peter has a wonderful time at school. |
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