One morning more than thirty years ago， I entered the Track Kitchen， a restaurant where everyone from the poor to the most powerful came for breakfast． I noticed an empty chair next to an elder， short man， whose hair was disorder． He was wearing an old hat and was alone． I asked if I might join him． He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast．
We carefully began a conversation and spoke about a lot of things． We never introduced ourselves． I thought that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat． So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee， I asked， "May I get you something？"
"A coffee would be nice．"
Then I bought him a cup of coffee， we talked more， and he accepted another cup of coffee． Finally， I rose to leave， wished him well， and went to the exit． At the door I met one of my friends． He asked， "How did you get to know Mr． Galbreath？"
"Who？"
"The man you were sitting with． He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs．"
I could hardly believe it． I was talking， buying coffee， offering a free breakfast， and feeling pity for one of the world's richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr． Galbreath changed my life． Now I try to treat everyone with respect， no matter who I think they are， and to meet another human being with kindness and sincerity．
53． What is the Track Kitchen？
A． A coffee shop．
B． A breakfast restaurant．
C． A hotel．
54． The author bought coffee for the old man because ．
A． he thought the old man was poor
B． he wanted to start a conversation
C． he wanted to show his politeness
55． How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend？
A． Surprised．
B． Bored．
C． Sad．
56． What is the best title for the passage？
A． To See is to Believe
B． Success Doesn't Come Easy
C． Don't Treat a Person by Appearance
My teenage son Karl became withdrawn after his father died. As a single parent, I tried to do my best to talk to him. But the more I tried, the more he pulled away. When his report card arrived during his junior year, it said that he had been absent 95 times from classes and had six falling grades for the year. In this case he would never graduate. I sent him to the school adviser, and I even begged（乞求）him. Nothing worked.
One night I felt so powerless that I got down on my knees and begged for help. "Please God, I can't do anything more for my son. I'm at the end of my rope. I'm giving the whole thing up to you."
I was at work when I got a phone call. A man introduced himself as the headmaster. "I want to talk to you about Karl's absences." Before he could say another word, I choked（哽咽） up and all my disappointment（失望） and sadness over Karl came pouring out into the ears of this stranger. "I love my son but I just don't know what to do. I've tried everything to get Karl to go back to school and nothing has worked. It's out of my hands." For a moment there was silence on the other end of the line. The headmaster seriously said, "Thank you for your time." and hung up.
Karl's next report card showed a marked improvement in his grades. Finally, he was even on the list of the best students at school. In his fourth year, I attended a parent-teacher meeting with Karl. I noticed that his teachers were surprised at the way he had turned himself around.
After the meeting, Karl said, "Mum, remember that call from the headmaster last year?" I nodded.
"That was me. I thought I'd play a joke but when I heard what you said, it really hit me how much I was hurting you. That's when I knew I had to make you proud." By saying "Karl became withdrawn", the writer means the boy changed completely and _______.
| A．preferred to stay alone at home |
| B．lost interest in his studies |
| C．refused to talk to others |
| D．began to dislike his mother |
There was silence on the other end of the line because the speaker _______.
| A．was too moved to say anything to the mother |
| B．waited for the mother to finish speaking |
| C．didn't want the mother to know who he was |
| D．didn't want to say to his mother |
The phrase "at the end of my rope" means _______ in Chinese.
| A．心如刀割 | B．心意冷 | C．失魂落魄 | D．山穷水尽 |
What does this passage mainly tell us?
| A．Being understood by parents is very important to teenagers. |
| B．Mother's love plays an important part in teenagers' life. |
| C．School education doesn't work without full support from parents. |
| D．Children in single-parent families often have problems with their mind. |
The best title for the passage is _______.
| A．A lonely boy |
| B．How to get on with a teenager |
| C．A student who turned himself around |
| D．A joking phone call |
Most young boys like spending time on things like video games, superhero movies and sports, but Ken, a 9-year-old boy from the Philippines, is spending his free time trying to start an animal shelter（庇护所） for at-risk dogs.
In February, photos of Ken feeding dogs on the street circled the Internet and immediately attracted many people who wanted to help. "I feel sorry for the dogs with no owners while other dogs around the world are being pampered（宠养）," Ken tells Pet360 in an email. "It really wasn't fair. And they are really thin."
When Ken began feeding the dogs which had health problems, they would not let the boy come close. But after several feedings, the dogs warmed up to Ken and allowed the boy to help them. When animal lovers found out what Ken was doing, donations started to roll in, and Ken and his father were able to start a non-profit（非盈利的） animal shelter called Happy Animals Club. The donations helped three dogs, Blackie, Brownie and White Puppy, receive high-quality canned food and treatment. After two months with Ken at Happy Animals Club, the dogs look like completely different animals and will be adopted（领养） soon.
In May, Ken and his father hiring a 10,000-square-foot lot（车场）, where Ken hopes to build a no-kill animal shelter to help more dogs in need. "I want the dogs to have a home, where they can have shelter, eat and have fun," says Ken.
Ken wants to save dogs from the city pound (宠物收留所) where most animals are put down. Right now, Ken doesn't have enough money to start the shelter. If you also want to save homeless dogs, you can visit the Happy Animals Club's website and offer some help. What makes Ken different from other boys of his age?
| A．That he lives at a shelter. |
| B．That he wants to save homeless dogs. |
| C．That he loves animals very much. |
| D．That he loves watching superhero movies. |
When animal lovers knew what Ken was doing, they _______.
| A．were surprised | B．felt very excited |
| C．supported him | D．brought dogs to him |
Blackie, Brownie and White Puppy are given as examples to show that
| A．many dogs are waiting to be adopted |
| B．dogs can become very friendly in the end |
| C．high-quality canned food is very important |
| D．the donations can improve some dogs' lives |
What's the writer's purpose in writing the last paragraph?
| A．To encourage us to help Ken save dogs. |
| B．To ask us to bring homeless dogs to Ken. |
| C．To show it's really not easy to raise money. |
| D．To tell us about the Happy Animals Club's website. |
Is there a difference in meaning between "It's too late to telephone. Mary is asleep now." and "It's too late to telephone. Mary will be asleep now."？
Yes. The difference is in the reason given for it being too late to telephone. In the first sentence "Mary is asleep now", the speaker is stating（陈述） a fact. In the second sentence "Mary will be asleep now", the speaker is saying what Mary usually does. In fact, it's possible that Mary isn't asleep, but she is usually asleep at this time.
So let's take two situations. In the first case, imagine Mary's mother answers the telephone.
You: "May I speak to Mary, please?"
Mother: "No. It's too late. Mary is asleep now."
You: "Are you sure? It's only 10 0'clock."
Mother: "Yes. I went to her room and she was asleep."
The mother knows that Mary is asleep because she went into her room and saw her.
Here is another case. Two friends decide to telephone Mary.
Jack: "Let's telephone Mary. It's 10 0'clock."
Jill: "No. It's too late. She will be asleep now."
Jill knows that Mary always goes to bed before 10 o'clock, so now she'll probably be asleep. But it is also possible that she is staying up late. In the first situation. Mary's mother _______.
| A．is afraid to wake up Mary |
| B．wants to tell you that she knows Mary is asleep |
| C．knows that Mary wants to sleep at this time |
| D．wants to know if she can take a message for Mary |
In the second situation, Jill _______.
| A．knows that Mary has gone to bed |
| B．doesn't know whether Mary is asleep |
| C．is sure that Mary cannot answer the telephone |
| D．thinks it's possible that Mary cannot answer the telephone |
In which situation do you think the word "will" is used in the same way Jill uses it?
| A．Will you please lend me a hand? |
| B．It's too heavy, I think. I'll help you. |
| C．Don't get into his office. He will be angry now. |
| D．You won't have to come to my office. I will send it to you. |
We all want to live in good neighborhoods, but not everyone lives in a good neighborhood. How can you build a better community for yourself and your family? There are many things you can do.
Paint your intersection(十字路口). A street intersection is not something you think of as interesting. However, In Portland, people in some neighborhoods have made them really worth stopping for. Some paint, creative people and a bright design are all it takes to bring neighbors together and produce something the whole community can be proud of.
Make a poetry box. The idea is simple, really - create a box with a glass or clear plastic front. Put this box on a post. Write your own poem or print out your favorite classic and display it in the box for all your neighbors to see. You can also set up a drop box and encourage neighbors to write their own poems and drop them in the box. Display the poems from your neighbors as the poems come in.
Set up a tool library. How often do you need a leaf blower? Or a chain saw? And how often do you use that electric cake mixer? To01 libraries have space where neighbors can drop their hardly used tools to share. Check with a local business, community center or church group about space that can house a tool library.
Turn your front yard into your backyard. How often do you meet your neighbors in your backyard? Probably never. Moving your typical（典型的） backyard activities to the front immediately makes you more visible(可见的). You can create front-yard gardens, build community benches and even just barbecue in your front yard. They are all great ways to connect with your community.
With effort, you'll make your neighborhood a much better place.How many ways are mentioned to build a better community?
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
Which of the following is NOT true?
| A．Writing poems is a good way to connect with your neighbours. |
| B．Each family may have hardly used tools for others to share. |
| C．In Portland, the intersections in some neighborhoods are very attractive. |
| D．Move your backyard activities to the front yard and you'll have chances to meet your neighbors. |
Which of the following shows the structure（结构） of the whole passage?
Youth, friendship and love are the main themes of these years’ Chinese movies, such as So Young (《致青春》) and American Dreams in China (《中国合伙人》). Tiny Times (《小时代》), one of the most popular movies in 2013, also has the same features.
The movie was based on writer and director Guo Jingming’s novel of the same name. It tells a story about four girls who come from different backgrounds and of different personalities.
Since its release on June 27, Tiny Times has made 483 million yuan at the box office. The sequel (续集) of it was released on Aug 8 and it has also been a big box office hit.
Cao Yuhan, 13, a high school student at Beijing Jianhua Experimental School, is a big fan of the movie. “I’m deeply touched by their friendship,” Cao said. “When Nan Xiang is in trouble, the other three girls try their best to help her, even running barefoot in the snow.”
However, not everyone has had good things to say. The People’s Daily said that the film went too far in encouraging youths to become materialistic (物质至上主义的).
Film commentator Raymond Zhou wrote on his online blog that “Purchasing luxury goods (买奢侈品) seems as a way to express love or friendship, and the word ‘money’ is repeated over and over again.”
Song Kexin, 14, a high school student at Zhida Middle School in Taiyuan, Shanxi, shows a typical example of a fan’s attitude. And that’s to look for the positive value. “The movie is a little far from our daily life. My friends and I are not having parties every day,” Song said. “But I admire Tang Wanru’s optimistic attitude(乐观主义态度). She’s always looking at the bright side of life. I should learn from her.”Which is NOT one of the main themes of these years’ Chinese movies?
| A．Youth. | B．War. | C．Love. | D．Friendship. |
According to the article, the movie Tiny Times _________.
| A．is more popular than the other two movies |
| B．was made from Guo Jingming’s novel |
| C．tells about four girls with similar personalities |
| D．opened in Chinese cinemas on August 8 |
What’s the meaning of “box office”?
| A．办公室 | B．小亭子 | C．票房 | D．小卖部 |
What does film commentator Zhou think of the movie?
| A．It shows money expresses love or friendship. |
| B．It encourages the young to work hard. |
| C．The four girls’ friendship is touching. |
| D．It has many advertisements for luxury goods. |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．So Young, American Dreams in China and Tiny Times have the same features. |
| B．Cao Yuhan, Nan Xiang, Song Kexin and Tang Wanru are the four girls in the film. |
| C．Everyone has had good things to say about the movie Tiny Times. |
| D．Song Kexin admires Tang Wanru because of Tang’s rich family background. |
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