A bird went to seek（寻找） its happiness in the distance（远方）．
It flew and flew when it suddenly saw a little wilting（枯萎的） flower， whose face was full of smile．Not knowing why， the bird asked the little flower． "You are going to die． Why are you still so happy？"
"I am going to bear fruit and my dream will come true．" said the little flower．
Then the little bird saw it： happiness is a hope in the heart．
The little bird kept flying； it flew and flew when it suddenly saw a lame（瘸的）duck，which was singing a song． Not knowing why， it asked the duck．"You are so unlucky． Why are you still so happy？"
"Because I saw a little duck fall． And I helped it stand up again!"
Then the little bird saw it： happiness is a love in the heart．
The bird kept flying； it flew and flew it suddenly saw a spider climbing a slippery wall． It fell off the wall for several time but it went on climbing over and over again．Not knowing why， the little bird asked the spider，"You failed again and again．Why don't you have pain but happiness on your face？"
"I am sure to climb up the wall if I try my best． Because of this， I am so happy．"
The little bird saw it：happiness is a faith（信念）in the heart．
The little bird didn't seek happiness any longer because it had truth：happiness is not in the distance but in your own heart．
（1）Where did the bird go to seek its happiness at first？
| A． |
In a far place． |
| B． |
In the forest． |
| C． |
On the top of a wall． |
| D． |
Near a river． |
（2）What was the little flower's dream？
| A． |
To become beautiful． |
| B． |
To bear forest． |
| C． |
To become strong． |
| D． |
To bear fruit． |
（3）Which word can best describe the lame duck？
| A． |
Clever． |
| B． |
Helpful． |
| C． |
Hopeful． |
| D． |
Faithful． |
（4）Who was happy because of having faith in the heart？
| A． |
The bird． |
| B． |
The little flower． |
| C． |
The lame duck． |
| D． |
The spider． |
（5）What do you think is the best title for the passage？
| A． |
Happiness is in the heart． |
| B． |
Learn from the bird． |
| C． |
How to be happy． |
| D． |
Happiness is in the distance． |
Today more and more cars go into families. Which car is the best for people? Different people have different ideas.
Some people like the bright colour car made in China. It's really a good choice(选择). The bright colour car made in China is cheap, nice and safe. This kind of cars is suit for(适合于) the general income (收入一般的) family.
Some people love famous foreign cars like Japanese cars, American cars and German cars. They're good but too expensive. But most people think famous foreign cars of better quality are better in safety. These are suit for the high income family or for business.
Some people like sports cars, because they're fast and exciting. Some sports cars are very nice but very expensive. Only rich people can afford them.
Some people like travelling, so they need a travel car. Travel cars are comfortable. But they use much oil(油).
What's the best car for us? Maybe it's a new and popular topic in life.
| A．It's nice but expensive. | B．It's good but too expensive. |
| C．It's cheap, nice and safe. | D．It's comfortable. |
| A．the high income family | B．the general income family |
| C．people like traveling | D．people like sports |
| A．cheap and nice | B．comfortable and save oil |
| C．good but too expensive | D．fast and exciting |
| A．Cars made in China are cheap. |
| B．famous foreign cars are too expensive. |
| C．Sports cars are also cheap. |
| D．Travel cars are comfortable. |
| A．some expensive cars | B．famous foreign cars |
| C．some cars made in China | D．different cars |
Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying: Friends are God’s way of taking care of us. But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
“The Care and Keeping of Friends” by American author Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends.
Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friends? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints(抱怨) and do their best to help. To make a friend, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.
But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights. What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to them. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn’t want to talk, you could write a letter.
Sally says there are three steps to being friends again: Tell him or her how you are feeling; say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. The book also has advice on some small but important things like celebrating your friends’ success. Even if you haven’t had a real friend before, you will start to think of having one if you read this book. Because the book tells that friendship is the most important thing in your life.The writer of the text really wants to tell us________.
| A．life is great if we have friends | B．an old saying |
| C．Sally Seamans is an American writer | D．God’s way of taking care of us |
“The Care and Keeping of Friends” is_______.
| A．the word of the God | B．a way of making good friends |
| C．the name of a book by Sally | D．a story from a newspaper |
A good friend should_______.
| A．have a lot of money | B．have good look |
| C．be kind and patient | D．listen to you |
Good friends will_______.
| A．always be happy | B．do their best to help you |
| C．never do wrong | D．not have a fight |
What can’t you do if your good friend has done wrong?
| A．Write a letter to him. | B．Have an honest talk with him. |
| C．Tell him or her your feeling. | D．Have a fight with him. |
Do you know what Oscar is? When did it start? Maybe you can find the background of the awards in the following passage.
The awards started in 1929. Their full title is “The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards”. The Academy is a group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years. They decide who will receive the awards. The awards are often referred to as the “Oscar”. This is a nickname given to the awards by a lady called Margaret Herrick. She was once the director of the Academy and she once said that the little gold statue reminded her of her uncle Oscar!
The Oscar is always an exciting event. Each year, at least one unusual thing happens. When the Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni won an Oscar for best foreign film, he danced on stage! When Gwyneth Paltrow, the star of Shakespeare in Love won the Oscar for best actress, she could not make her acceptance speech because she was crying so much with happiness!
In 1987, Roberto Benigni won the award for best director for a film about the last emperor of China. Since then, Chinese film and actors have started to make an impact at the award. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was a huge success and it won the award for best foreign language film in 2001. It also won several technical awards for its amazing “flying” people. We expect to see more awards for Chinese film in the near future.
It’s time for the Oscar again. Once more, the stars will dress up in their finest and go to Kodar Theater. There, they will find out who had won the awards for best actor, best actress and best director. Millions of people watch the awards every year to find out who the winners are. Some people watch it to see the stars crying and laughing as they receive their awards.Who give the awards?
| A．In 1927. |
| B．Oscar. |
| C．The Academy of Nicknames. |
| D．A group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years. |
What did Gwyneth Paltrow win an Oscar for?
| A．Best Director. | B．Best Foreign Film. | C．Best Actress. | D．Best Actor. |
Which Chinese film won an award for best foreign film?
| A．Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger. |
| B．Crouching and Hidden Dragon and Tiger. |
| C．Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. |
| D．Crouching, Dragon, Hiding Tiger. |
Where are the Oscars held?
| A．At the Academy. | B．in a Los Angeles restaurant. |
| C．At Oscar’s house. | D．At Kodar Theater. |
Why do some people watch Oscars?
| A．To see the restaurant. | B．To see the fashion. |
| C．To see a film. | D．To see the stars crying and laughing. |
We are all busy talking about and using the internet. But how many of us know the history of the internet?
Many people are surprised when they find that the internet was set up in the 1960’. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn’t work well if one computer in the network broke down. Then the whole network stopped. So a new network system had to be set up. It should be good enough to be used by many different computers. If one part of the network was not working , information could be sent through another part. In this way computer network system could keep on working all the time.
At first the internet was only used it, too. However, computers were still very expensive and the internet was difficult to use. By the start of the 1990’s, computers were still very expensive and the internet was difficult to use. By the start of the 1990’s, computers had become cheaper and easier to use. Scientists had also developed software that made “surfing “ the internet more convenient.
Today it is easy to get online and it is said that millions of people use the internet every day. Sending e-mail is more and more popular among students. The internet has now become one of the most important parts of people’s life.The Internet has a history of more than years.
| A．ten | B．twenty | C．forty | D．sixty |
A new network system was set up to .
| A．make computers cheaper |
| B．make computers expensive |
| C．make itself keep on working all the time |
| D．make computers large |
At first the Internet was only used by .
| A．the government | B．universities | C．hospitals | D．schools |
What does “convenient” mean in the passage?
| A．便宜的 | B．昂贵的 | C．方便的 | D．困难的 |
Today than before.
| A．fewer people are using computers |
| B．it is more difficult to get online |
| C．sending e-mail is more popular |
| D．computers are more expensive |
Newspapers are very important in our everyday life. Many people begin their day by reading the paper. In this way they learn what is going on in the world. But sometimes they don’t have the time to read the newspaper carefully and must be pleased with a quick look at the front page. Sometimes they may be in such a hurry that they have time only to look at the headlines quickly.
There are newspapers to please every reader. In big cities there are many kinds with several different editions every day. In small towns there are fewer newspapers and perhaps only one edition each day. Some papers in small towns have several editions, especially on Sundays. Besides the front page with the most important news, there is the sports page, the amusement page, the business page and so on.If people don’t have enough time to read all the pages of a newspaper carefully, .
| A．they sometimes read the front page |
| B．they sometimes read the headlines |
| C．they don’t read it at all |
| D．both a and b |
The word “headlines” may mean “ “.
| A．important editions |
| B．words in large letters above stories in a newspaper |
| C．interesting stories |
| D．some sports and amusement pages |
By reading the newspaper, people can know .
| A．what is happening in the world |
| B．how many editions there are each day |
| C．the headlines are not so important |
| D．the sports page isn’t as clear as the others |
some newspapers in small towns have on Sundays than usual.
| A．more editions | B．more pictures |
| C．fewer editions | D．fewer pictures |
If you want to watch a foodball match, you’d better read in the newspaper.
| A．the business page | B．the front page |
| C．the sports page | D．the amusement page |
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