This month, we had the honor of interviewing and six local change﹣makers aged from 11 to 17. These weren't stopped by their age or size or lack of resources, they saw a（1） in the world around them and to step help where they could. They support female soldiers raise money through their efforts, teach other kids about life lessons, and use their free time to （2） the old trees we love so dearly in the community. Each of them had adults in their lives encouraging and supporting their work．
We were also honored to interview a famous writer for his new book, Start Now! You can Be a Change﹣maker．The book explains some of the world's big problems﹣hunger，health and animals in danger﹣in a way that young children can understand．The book shows them，through other kids' stories，how they can make a （3） , too. In our interview with the writer，he shares that each time his children take a small action，such as recycling，he talks with them．He uses the moment to discuss how small changes can achieve a great effect．It's a step any of us can take to help children realize how（4） they are．
At this time of year，we often hear lots of questions from parents．The most one is，"What volunteer chances are there for young children under 16?"The kids in the interview and in the book show us that parents don't have to find an organized event for their kids to take part in．They can create their own chances．As parents，teachers，aunts，uncles，and friends，it's our job to （5） for what speaks to a child's heart，help the man to take that first step，and watch what their little hands can do．
Start now，and you can raise a change﹣maker．
Editor of PARENTS Magazine
（1）A．sign |
B．need |
C．reason |
D．change |
（2）A．worry about |
B．climb up |
C．care for |
D．cut down |
（3）A．plan |
B．mistake |
C．decision |
D．difference |
（4）A．powerful |
B．generous |
C．happy |
D．confident |
（5）A．listen |
B．pay |
C．wait |
D．leave |
Different things usually stand for different feelings. Red, for example, is the color of fire, heat, blood and life. People say red is an exciting and active color. They associate（使发生联系） red with a strong feeling like 46 . Red is used for signs of 47 , such as STOP signs and fire engines. Orange is the bright, warm color of 48 in autumn. People say orange is a 49 color. They associate orange with happiness. Yellow is the color of __50__. People say it is a cheerful color. They associate yellow too, with happiness. Green is the cool color of grass in __51__. People say it is a refreshing color. In general, people __52__ two groups of colors: warm colors and cool colors. The warm colors are red, orange and __53__. Where there are warm color and a lot of light, people usually want to be __54__. Those who like to be with __55 _ like red. The cool colors are __56_ and blue. Where are these colors, people are usually worried. Some scientists say that time seems to __57 _ more slowly in a room with warm colors. They suggest that a warm color is a good __58_ for a living room or a __59_ . People who are having a rest or are eating do not want time to pass quickly. __60 colors are better for some offices if the people working there want time to pass quickly.
A．sadness B．anger C．administration D．smile
A．roads B．ways C．danger D．places
A．land B．leaves C．grass D．mountains
A．lively B．dark C．noisy D．frightening
A．moonlight B．light C．sunlight D．stars
A．summer B．spring C．autumn D．winter
A．speak B．say C．talk about D．tell
A．green B．yellow C．white D．gray
A．calm B．sleepy C．active D．helpful
A．the other B．another C．other one D．others
A．black B．green C．golden D．yellow
A．go round B．go by C．go off D．go along
A．one B．way C．fact D．matter
A．factory B．classroom C．restaurant D．hospital
A．Different B．Cool C．Warm D．All
M: What about your history class this afternoon, Millie?
W: We were supposed to have a history class, but Mr Johnson was ill 36 . So we had a geography class instead.
M: Your mother and I will go 37 on Saturday. Will you join us?
W: I’d like to, but I have to take an exam on Sunday. I think I’d better 38 at home and study. By the way, will you go climbing in the mountains?
M: Yes, why?
W: I know it’s summer 39 it can get quite cold in the mountains even in June, so bring a coat with you. You’ll need 40 in the early morning.
M: OK, we will.
A．in hospital B．in a hospital C．in a school D．at school
A．climbing B．climbs C．climbed D．walking
A．to stay B．stay C．not stay D．not to stay
A．and B．but C．so D．or
A．it B．that C．one D．ones
Dr. Brown liked reading in bed when he was at school. But it was ___1___ for his eyes and now he is near-sighted. He doesn’t want ___2___ to know about it and he never wears ___3___. It often___4___ him some trouble.
One day he was invited to a village school. He took a bus to a small town. Then he had to __5__ to the village school. The road to the village was very bad. He fell over(摔倒) some times and it __6___ his clothes dirty. ___7___ he got to the village. Suddenly it began to blow(刮风) heavily and his hat was off. He felt his hat run into a fence(篱笆). So he ran __8__ it into the house, too. An old woman __9___ him angrily and shouted(喊叫),” ___10___ are you running after my little duck?”
A．worse B．good C．bad D．better
A．somebody B．nobody C．everybody D．anybody else
A．a hat B．a glasses C．sunglasses D．glasses
A．took B．brought C．takes D．brings
A．drive B．ride C．walk D．fly
A．let B．made C．gave D．got
A．At first B．At last C．At times D．At once
A．with B．before C．after D．along
A．stopped B．took C．invited D．made
A．What B．Why C．Who D．Where
Do you 1 the movie “Mr Bean”（憨豆先生）? I like this movie. It’s a funny 2 . The actor(演员) is Rowan Atkinson, a great 3 star. He often makes people 4 in the movie. Mr Bean is a lovely and funny man. He often 5 wrong(错的) things, 6 people like him. He 7 drive a yellow minicab and he often takes a Teddy bear 8 him. He acts the story from our 9 . My friends and 10 like him very much.
A．know B．read C．watch D．look
A．thriller B．documentary C．comedy D．action movie
A．running B．TV C．singing D．movie
A．sad B．happy C．exciting D．boring
A．do B．does C．doesn’t do D．does do
A．and B．but C．or D．too
A．like B．like to C．likes D．likes to
A．for B．with C．to D．at
A．life B．homes C．schools D．classes
A．he B．me C．him D．I
Many students have hobbies, such as reading, painting, growing vegetables in their gardens, and looking after animals. Some hobbies are relaxing and ___(46) are creative. Hobbies can develop your interests and help you learn new skills.
David Smith is a student. His hobby is writing. ___(47) the summer of 2000, he spent four weeks on a summer camp. As well as the usual activities, such as sailing, climbing and mounting biking, there was a writing workshop with a profession ___(48). “She asked us to imagine that we were in a story. Then we wrote about our ___(49) at the camp.”
In senior high school David wrote a story about teenage life, and it ___(50) as a book in 2003. Many teenagers love his book, and as a result, David has become a ___(51) young writer.
David has been very lucky ___(52) his hobby has brought him enjoyment and success. But he is ___(53) interested in many other things. “I like playing volleyball, too.” says David. “I spend some of my free time playing volleyball for my school team. ___(54) I’ll write more books in the future, but I’m not sure.”
It’s something difficult ___(55) that we shouldn’t spend all our time on our favourite hobby. There are many other interesting things to do in life, and we should try to do something new or different.
A．other B．others C．the other D．another
A．During B．At C．For D．On
A．manager B．doctor C．singer D．writer
A．experiences B．examples C．excuses D．experiments
A．took out B．tried out C．came out D．went out
A．successful B．normal C．polite D．lonely
A．or B．but C．because D．though
A．too B．also C．only D．either
A．Usually B．Immediately C．Maybe D．Once
A．remember B．remembers C．remembered D．to remember
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