Every morning Grandpa got up early sitting at the table, reading his book. His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to copy him in every way he could.
One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I try to read the book just like you, but I don’t understand it, and I forget what I understand as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the book do?” The grandpa quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, “Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.”
The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandpa laughed and said, “You’ll have to move a little faster next time,” and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again.
This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, so he went to get a bucket instead.The grandpa said, “I don’t want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You’re just not trying hard enough.”
The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandpa the basket was empty again. Out of breath, he said, “Grandpa, it’s useless !”“So, you think it is useless?” the grandpa said, “Look at the basket.”
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean.
“Grandson, that’s what happens when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you’ll be changed, inside and out.”What puzzled the grandson most was ________.
| A．what kind of book he could understand |
| B．why he forgot what he read soon |
| C．whether it was useful to read books |
| D．how he could read books like his grandpa |
Why did Grandpa ask his grandson to fetch a basket of water? _______
| A．To punish him for not reading carefully. |
| B．To get him to realize the use of reading books. |
| C．To train him to run faster. |
| D．To clean the dirty basket in the river. |
What lesson can we learn from the story? ________
| A．It is foolish to carry water with a basket. |
| B．The old are always wiser than the young. |
| C．You can’t expect to remember whatever you read. |
| D．Reading books can change a person gradually. |
What can be the best title for the text? _______
| A．Grandpa and grandson |
| B．Carrying water in a basket |
| C．Reading for total changing |
| D．Baskets and books |
Reading is not the only way to gain knowledge of the work in the past. There is another large reservoir (知识库) which may be called experience, and the college students will find that every craftsman (工匠) has something he can teach and will generally teach gladly to any college student who does not look down upon them. The information from them differs from that in textbooks and papers chiefly in that its theoretical (理论的) part -- the explanations of why things happen -- is frequently quite fantastic (神奇的) . But the demonstration (示范) and report of what happens, and how it happens are correct even if the reports are in completely unscientific terms. Presently the college students will learn, in this case also, what to accept and what to reject. One important thing for a college student to remember is that if Aristotle could talk to the fisherman, so can he.
Another source of knowledge is the vast store of traditional practices handed down from father to son , or mother to daughter, of old country customs ,of folklore (风俗). All this is very difficult for a college student to examine, for much knowledge and personal experience is needed here to separate good plants from wild grass.The college students should learn to realize and remember how much of real value science has found in this wide, confused wilderness and how often scientific discoveries of what had existed in this area long age. In the last paragraph the phrase "this wide, confused wilderness" refers to _____.
| A．personal experience |
| B．wild weeds among good plants |
| C．the information from the parents |
| D．the vast store of traditional practices |
Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
| A．The college students have trouble separating good plants from wild grass |
| B．Craftsman’s experience is usually unscientific |
| C．The contemptuous (傲慢的) college students will receive nothing from craftsmen |
| D．Traditional practices are as important as experience for the college students |
The author advises the college students to ______ .
| A．be contemptuous to the craftsman |
| B．be patient in helping the craftsman with scientific terms |
| C．learn the craftsman’s experience by judging it carefully |
| D．gain the craftsman’s experience without rejection |
The main idea of this passage is about ________.
| A．what to learn from the parents | B．how to gain knowledge |
| C．why to learn from craftsman | D．how to deal with experience |
Thirty years ago not many people would have dreamed of doing the repairs and decorations in their own homes. In those days labor was fairly cheap and most people would have thought it worthwhile to employ a professional painter and decorator, unless of course they were either very hand up or were in the trade themselves. Today, however, it is quite a different story. Men and women in all walks of life turn their hands to all sorts of jobs round the house including painting, papering, putting up shelves and wall units, and tiling walls and floors. Some people with no professional training of any kind have even successfully built their own houses. These jobs have been made easier today by the introduction of prepared materials, which require the minimum amount of skill to use. In every high street throughout Britain nowadays there is at least one “Do-it-Yourself” shop containing a vast range of timber, tiles, paints, wallpapers and floor coverings besides tools of every description including power drills and many accessories. “Do-it-Yourself” is a booming business; all these shops do a roaring trade and look like continuing to do so. Probably the main reason for the craze is the high cost of present-day labor and the shortage of building firms willing to do small jobs. Why did people employ professional workers to decorate homes thirty years ago?
| A．Because they could not do it themselves. |
| B．Because professional workers were very cheap. |
| C．Because they had no time. |
| D．Because professional workers could do much better. |
Thirty years later what changes took place?
| A．People could do everything themselves. |
| B．Few people chose to be a professional worker |
| C．People with no professional training successfully built their own houses. |
| D．New expensive materials required no skills at all. |
What caused the DIY craze?
| A．Young people liked to follow the fashion. |
| B．“Do-it-Yourself” is a booming business. |
| C．There were fewer building companies. |
| D．High cost of professional workers. |
What is the speaker telling us?
| A．How DIY comes into being. |
| B．Changes in building. |
| C．Changes in housing. |
| D．Great changes in these thirty years. |
Internet dating has become one of the biggest and most successful business ventures on the Internet. Basically, Internet dating is a way to meet people for either friendship or dating without actually having to meet them in person first.
The first thing to do if you decide to try Internet dating is to build your profile(简介) which can include your hobbies, hopes for the future, and so on. A photograph is optional, but many sites claim that a photograph increase the number of people who look at your profile. Many Internet dating sites will charge a one-time registration(注册) fee to use their services.
Internet dating makes it possible to meet people from all over the world. You can even narrow the search down to your area by zip code. Another advantage is that you can communicate by email before you meet in person. Thousands of people have met, fallen in love, and married through Internet dating. It is an excellent way for shy people to meet. It is also a way for people with busy lives to connect with others, and an easy way to meet people who share your interests.
Just as in conventional(传统的) dating and love, there are some pitfalls to be aware of in Internet dating. The person you have been talking to on the net may not be who they say they are. Be very aware that there are some people who misrepresent their appearance or private details, such as marital(婚姻) status, income, and so on, for their own reasons. It would not be the first time that someone has been taken in, and talk shows are full of cheating partners who have been caught dating over the Internet in their spare time. Nevertheless, taking a few simple precautions should help ensure that your Internet dating experience is fun. The purpose of writing the passage is to________.
| A．persuade readers to go dating on the Internet. |
| B．inform us how to date on the Internet. |
| C．warn readers against web love. |
| D．introduce Internet dating to us. |
Which of the following is a must to make an Internet dating possible?
| A．A photo | B．A profile |
| C．Registration fee | D．Business experience |
One advantage of Internet dating is that_______.
| A．you can avoid a face-to-face meeting in the beginning. |
| B．you’re sure to find a partner with the same interests. |
| C．you’ll find absolutely reliable information of others. |
| D．you’ll gain fame and money overnight |
The underlines word “pitfalls” in Paragraph 4 most probably means________.
| A．rules | B．trends | C．problems | D．skills |
What is probably talked about following the last paragraph?
| A．Conventional dating. | B．Hidden advantages. |
| C．Safety measures. | D．Romantic love. |
Harry is eighteen now. He studies in a middle school. His parents like him very much and hope he can become a famous man. So they often tell him to study hard and they do all for him. They call him at six in the morning, after breakfast his father takes him to school in a car and in the afternoon, as soon as the young man comes back, the supper is ready. Of course, he never washes his clothes or goes to buy something in the shops.
Once, Harry’s father was sent to London on business. He would stay there for half a year. Leaving, he told his wife to take good care of their son. The woman had to get up earlier and did all what her husband did before. And two months later she was so tired that she was ill in bed. Now the young man got into trouble. He couldn’t do any housework. He had to do as his mother told him. Even he didn’t know where to get on the bus!
Yesterday Harry’s mother found his shoes were worn out and told him to buy a new pair in the shop. But he didn’t know how to choose. The woman had a sigh(叹息) and gave him a shoe pattern(鞋样) and told him to buy a pair of shoes himself. It’s Saturday today and Harry doesn’t go to school. With a policeman’s help, he found a shop. The shopkeeper was friendly to him. The man brought a lot of shoes and asked him to choose. When he was trying on a pair, suddenly he remembered something and took them off. The man was surprised and asked, “What’s the matter, young man?”
“I’m sorry, I’ve left the shoe pattern at home!” _______ always does some housework in the morning.
| A．Harry’s father | B．Harry’s mother | C．Harry | D．Nobody |
Harry’s parents do all instead of him because _______.
| A．he’s too young |
| B．he has poor health |
| C．he’s busy with his studies |
| D．they hope he spends all time on studies |
The woman had to look after her son by herself because _______.
| A．her husband wasn’t at home |
| B．she was stronger than her husband |
| C．she knew the young man well |
| D．she was freer than her husband |
The woman told her son to buy a pair of shoes because _______.
| A．she didn’t know what kind he needed |
| B．she was busy with the housework |
| C．something was wrong with her |
| D．she wanted her son to do something himself |
In fact, _______.
| A．Harry wanted his mother to buy shoes for him |
| B．Harry didn’t believe in himself |
| C．Harry wouldn’t listen to his mother |
| D．Harry was strong enough to buy shoes for himself |
Good health is the most valuable thing a person can have, but one cannot take good health for granted. It is important to remember that the body needs proper care in order to be healthy. There are three things that a person can do to help stay in good shape: eat right food, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly.
Proper nutrition (营养) is important for good health. Your body cannot work well unless it receives the proper kind of “fuel”. Don't eat too much food with lots of sugar and fat. Eat plenty of foods high in protein (蛋白质), like meat, fish, eggs and nuts. Vegetables and fruits are very important because they provide necessary vitamins (维他命) and minerals. However, don't overeat. It is not helpful to be overweight.
Getting the proper amount of sleep is also important. If you don't get enough sleep, you feel tired and easily get angry. You have no energy. Over a long period of time a little amount of sleep may even result in a change of personality (人的个性).Be sure to allow yourself from seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you do, your body will feel strong and refreshed, and your mind will be sharp.
Finally, get plenty of exercise. Exercise firms the body, strengthens the muscles, and prevents you from gaining weight. It also improves your heart and lungs. If you follow a regular exercise program, you will probably increase your life-span (寿命).Any kind of exercise is good. Most sports are excellent for keeping the body in good shapes: basketball, swimming, bicycling, running and so on are good examples. Sports are not only good for your body, but they are enjoyable and interesting, too.
If everybody, were to eat the right foods, get plenty of sleep and exercise regularly, the world would be a happier and healthier place. We would all live to be much older and wiser. According to the passage _________.
| A．we should always keep fit |
| B．if we were healthy, we could spend our days in doing things with less sleep |
| C．one can eat a lot to stay in good shape |
| D．one needn't take any exercise if he is healthy |
In order to keep good health, ___________ .
| A．we should eat a lot of sweets |
| B．one needs a large amount of fat |
| C．people should eat according to the food’s nutrition |
| D．we must try to sleep now and then |
Eating more and sleeping less________.
| A．can keep healthy | B．is no good for you |
| C．gets you more energy | D．will keep your personality |
The writer explains ________in this passage.
| A．how to eat |
| B．the importance of doing exercise |
| C．how to keep healthy |
| D．what to eat |
The title of the article should be___________ .
| A．Eating and Exercising | B．How Vitamins Work in Man's Body |
| C．Staying Healthy | D．Sleeping Well |
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