“What can you do when you have done nothing but make your whole life in a mess?” These were the words I heard when I the TV the other day.They were coming from one of the talk that are very popular on TV these days. I started to turn the channel but the words made me for a moment. I the speaker. He was even not more than 18 years old, he was already writing off(摒弃)his life as a useless waste.
It is sad that many people are like him.There are so many people who like that talk show. There are people their teens thinking that their lives are over. There are people in their twenties thinking that they have missed the boat to success and happiness.There are people in their thirties and forties that their life has passed them by. I want to shout to them, “Wake up! You are not dead!What have you done today?” If you want a happy life,you can’t only think about your before. If you want joys and love in your life,you have to start to get today.God gives us a new life every day we wake up in the morning. It is for you to get it.
Today must be the of a new life for each of us. We can get joys right now. We can share love today. We can live in happy moment right now.It doesn’t matter hard your life has ever been.Our life today can be full of joys and our future can be full of . It doesn’t matter if we are eight eighty--we can still make our life . Life is not over until your last heartbeat. Start today, then,to make your heart beat with joys, love and light.
A.turned up B.turned off C.turned on D.turned down
A.show B.shows C.showing D.showings
A.stop B.to stop C.stopping D.stopped
A.looked up B.looked at C.looked into D.looked for
A.because B.if C.but D.why
A.so B.so a C.such D.such a
A.at B.until C.in D.on
A.complain B.complaining C.complained D.are complaining
A.wrong B.mistakes C.kindness D.sad
A.it B.this C.that D.them
A.end B.ending C.begin D.beginning
A.how B.what C.when D.why
A.happiness B.sorry C.anger D.worries
A.and B.or C.but D.to
A.wonder B.wondering C.wonderful D.less wonderful
Last summer I got the chance to spend a month helping out in a hospital in Africa. I had one year left at school, and I was(1) (interest) in studying medicine at university.
It was a month that changed my life.I(2) (introduce) to a world that is very different to mine in so many ways.I was shocked at how poor so many(3) (family) over there are and how difficult their lives can be.But I was also surprised at how positively people spend(4) (they) daily lives.The way they come together and help each other is a real inspiration,and something I think a lot of us here in the UK have forgotten.I think many of us don't realize(5) lucky we are.My work in the hospital was hard. Not only did I spend a lot of time cleaning floors,but(6) I got to spend some time looking after the patients.And I got the chance(7) (talk) to some doctors and ask them about the job.I saw some truly awful things in the hospital,(8) none of them changed my mind about being a doctor.(9) fact, they only made me more determined to do medicine!
When I finish, I know(10) I'm going to do: I want to work for an international organization like the Red Cross. I can't wait to get started.
I’m a student at No. 1 Middle School. My ____ is very big. There are about 2000 ___ in our school. They are in 45 different ______. There is a tall building near the school. Our ____ and the teachers’ offices are in the building. There is a ___ behind the building. We can read books in it. Next to it is our science lab. We have ____ lessons in it. We have got a ____ behind the science lab, and we often do sports in it. The dining hall is next to the science lab. We usually have ____ after morning classes at school. There ___ many trees and flowers in our school. Our school ____ nice. We like it very much.
A. school B. class C.. room
A. teachers B. students C.classrooms.
A. classes B. schools C.class
A. offices B. playground C. classrooms
A. lab B. library C. dining hall
A. Chinese B. English C science
A. school B. gym C. library
A. lunch B. a lunch C. the lunch
A. is B are C. has
A. sees B. goes C. Looks
A river was running happily in the hill, the valley(山谷) and the field. Soon it was stopped by a huge rock and the river was a little afraid and worried what it could do.
The rock said, "Hi, baby!Where are you going?"
The river answered, "I'm going to the sea. My mother is waiting for me."
The rock made fun of the river and said, "You're too young. Go back to the hill at once. You can't get there. Don't come back here again!"
The river was surprised to hear that and said, "I can only go forwards(向前).There's no river that goes backwards(向后)!"
The rock became angry and warned the river. "Don't speak! If you don't go back, you will have to change your direction. Don't want to run over my body!"
The river asked helplessly, "Where should I go?"
"You can go anywhere you like. Just don't come close to me!"
While they are talking, more and more water came here. Then it began to get out of control. The river ran quickly over the rock and the rock was washed pitifully.
The river said proudly, "A weak person will change his goal and direction. A person who is strong will only go ahead and nothing can stop him!"
(1)The final goal of the river was to go to the .
A. |
field |
B. |
valley |
C. |
sea |
D. |
hill |
(2)The rock wanted the river to .
A. |
get out of control |
B. |
come close to him |
C. |
make fun of him |
D. |
go back to the hill |
(3)The river ran over the rock .
A. |
slowly |
B. |
softly |
C. |
quickly |
D. |
carelessly |
(4)After meeting the rock, the river became at last instead of being afraid.
A. |
proud |
B. |
helpless |
C. |
pitiful |
D. |
worried. |
(5)The passage tells us that we should when facing difficulties.
A. |
Avoid solving the problem |
B. |
become strong and go ahead |
C. |
change our dream directly |
D. |
be used to giving up silently |
We are living a fast life. It seems that everything has to be fast, for example, food, fast Internet, fast roads, fast money. Every day we try to get things done , but there are some moments that we have to slow down and enjoy our lives.
We are always every day. I have to work eight hours or more a day at my full-time job. When I get home, it’s always over seven o’clock. I make an effort(努力) to something. I try to find a bit of time for my hobby—writing. I hardly ever write and work weekends. Those are my days to try to recharge (休整)and reduce the stress from my work. I sleep on the sofa during the day, some beer in the open air or go out for a picnic if the weather is nice.
What I’m trying to say is this: if you don’t take some time to slow down once in a while(偶尔) and your life, it will pass you by. You can be unhealthy both in body and mind if you don’t take the time to relax. So this weekend, don’t make any . Just get up on Saturday morning your body says it’s time to get up. Make some coffee, step outside and get fresh morning air, turn on the radio and prepare yourself for nothing.
A.good B.fast C.slow D.cold
A.specially B.seriously C.directly D.quickly
A.busy B.happy C.free D.sad
A.drink B.buy C.write D.say
A.with B.except C.in D.on
A.eat B.drink C.take D.get
A.spend B.share C.enjoy D.relax
A.plans B.mistakes C.noises D.sentences
A.but B.when C.or D.so
A.any B.many C.no D.some
Once there lived a wise man.He was worried about his son's future because his son was lazy.One day,he said to his son, "I want you to find some treasure.I have drawn a map to guide you".
The son set out the next day.Along the way,he was helped by someone with food and by someone with rooms to live in.He came across robbers (强盗).He also saw changing scenery and seasons.Finally,after a long year,he got to the place his father had said.It took him two days to look for the treasure but found nothing.
So he had to get back to his home.Sometimes,he would stop to enjoy the beauty of nature.
He also learnt to make meals.He even had to fix his clothes himself.He met the same people who had helped him earlier.This time,he stayed and helped them in order to repay them.
When he got home,he apologized to his father for not finding the treasure."There wasn't any treasure," the father answered with a smile."But I think you have found your life's true treasure."
(1)What did the wise man tell his son to find?
A. |
His future. |
B. |
A map. |
C. |
Some treasure. |
D. |
A special place. |
(2)What didn't the son see during the journey?
A. |
Robbers. |
B. |
Sea. |
C. |
Scenery. |
D. |
Rooms. |
(3)Did the son find the treasure at last?
A. |
No,he found something. |
B. |
Yes,he found a map. |
C. |
Yes,he found robbers. |
D. |
No,he found nothing. |
(4)According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?
A. |
At first the son was really lazy without future. |
B. |
The father was worried about his son's life. |
C. |
He didn't fix his clothes himself on his way back. |
D. |
The son helped the people who had helped him before. |
(5)What is the best title?
A. |
The true treasure in your life. |
B. |
The hard experience of the lazy son. |
C. |
Helping others means helping yourself. |
D. |
Follow your father s advice when you are young. |
Dear mother,
Today is Sunday. I ____ go to school. I stay ____ home. I'm writing to you now. My school is __ from my home. Every day, I go to school seven thirty in the morning. I usually the bus to school. But sometimes I go to school bike. We have four lessons in the morning. We read and write Chinese school.
fifty-five students in my class. Four them are Americans. The other students are Chinese. The Chinese people are to me. Now I have Chinese friends. My classmates are all my friends. I often teach English. And they teach Chinese. I can a little Chinese now. Please worry about me.
Yours,
Kate
A.don't B.am not C.doesn't D.isn't
A.in B.at C.on D.of
A.ten minutes walk B.ten minutes’ walk C.ten minute’s walk D.ten minute walk
A.from B.with C.at D.in
A.take B.ride C.by D.on
A.on B.by C.in D.at
A.behind B.about C.on D.at
A.There is B.There are C.They're D.It's
A.of B.to C.about D.from
A.friend B.friendly C.well D.fine
A.any B.much C.many D.little
A.they B.them C.their D.theirs
A.I B.my C.I'm D.me
A.speak B.talk C.tell D.say
A.not B.no C.don't D.can't
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. |
In September,2020,I had the chance to come to China for the first time and visited Yunnan Province.
On the first day we went to a village named Xiaopingzhai.I was amazed to discover that small tea factory could bring in 6 million yuan a year with only 20 workers.
The next of our trip was the village of Kangmian.Many families now live there after leaving uninhabitable(不适合居住的)areas.The new village has 450 housing units.There I have learned that the government helps the people by providing jobs so that they can support themselves.Of the 1,331 villagers,609 now have jobs.
In Shuiduichong,a traditional Yao ethnic(瑶族)group village,we visited the workshops for making silver ornaments(饰品).We discovered the skill had a history of more than 200 year.Besides the traditional use of silver ornaments in Yao culture, ▲ .
A set of silver ornaments can be sold for between 10,000 and 20,000 yuan on the market.The making of silver ornaments creates jobs in the village.Shuiduichong now has more than 20 family workshops.
This trip was over.I have realized that through the hard work of the Chinese government,great changes have taken place in Yunnan.These impressive(印象深刻的)results should serve as an example for other developing countries.
(1)The trip followed the way of .
A. |
Xiaopinghai→ Shuiduichong→ Kangmian |
B. |
Xiaopingzhai→Kangmian→ Shuiduichong |
C. |
Kangmian→ Shuiduichong→ Xiaopingzhai |
D. |
Kangmian→Xiaopingzhai→ Shuiduichong |
(2)In Kangmian the government helps the people by .
A. |
selling products |
B. |
giving money |
C. |
opening factories |
D. |
providing jobs |
(3)Which of the following sentences can be put in the ▲?
A. |
tourists like them very much |
B. |
these objects have a high value |
C. |
people buy them as gifts |
D. |
they can be seen everywhere |
(4)The structure of the passage may be .
(①=Paragraph 1
②Paragraph 2
③Paragraph3
④Paragraph 4
⑤Paragraph5
⑥Paragraph 6)
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I came to the United States from Africa to live with my uncle Jim in Maryland.One year later,I lost my sight because of a serious illness.
Jim told me not to go out.He worried I would get lost or hit by a car.But I was dogged.I told him I'd pay attention.I believed I'd succeed.I must succeed.I must put my will into action.I dreamed of being a broadcaster.
Then a neighbor told me that a public library in Washington D.C.was offering a free course,specially designed for blind people,This was an important chance for me.
But how would I map my way?I knew that the American singer Ray Charles,also blind,got around on his own without a cane (手杖).His secret was to count steps.But I couldn't seem to do that way.Instead I developed my imagination.sensing the layout (布局)of places I Visited and taking notes of landmarks in my mind.
At first,I would have to stop to imagine and map a new space in my mind,The next time I visited that place,I'd use that to find the way.Today.I am used to doing it,But I've still lost my way many times.I'd have to swallow my pride to ask for help,not thinking what others think or say about me.
Sometimes I'd be down and I'd consider giving up.Perhaps my uncle was right.Maybe I'd stay home and wait until someone came to help.On those days when I lost my way,I'd go to bed with a bad feeling.▲.I had e strong wish 10 bear blindness and be successful,and that was usually enough to get me out of bed the next day and try again.
Along the way I learned to be patient with myself and realized that asking for help didn't diminish (贬低)me in any way,I've got three academic degrees so far.
Today,I'm a reporter and broadcaster.I've achieved my dream.
Yes,I've lost my way many times and found it again.Yes,I've come close to being hit by a car but never bee hit by one.When people ask, "Aren't you afraid to be out alone?" the answer to me is clear;I would face danger and find happiness instead of staying home and being unhappy.
(1)The writer one year after he moved to the US.
A. |
got lost |
B. |
became blind |
C. |
lost his parents |
D. |
was hit by a car |
(2)Which of the following can be put in"▲" in Paragraph 6?
A. |
And my uncle knew it well |
B. |
But I kept that to myself |
C. |
And my uncle was with me |
D. |
So I gave up trying again |
(3)What might Jim say when he talks about the writer at the end of the story?
A. |
That boy can see! |
B. |
That boy is so poor! |
C. |
We are free now! |
D. |
I've done much for him! |
(4)The best title of this passage might be .
A. |
An Imagination to Succeed |
B. |
Life with My Uncle |
C. |
A Common Way to Success |
D. |
Study in the Library |
It was a cold,rainy day.My mother and I drove to the mountains.It was dangerous to make the two﹣hour journey along the highway in such weather.I didn't want to take the risk.But my mother advised that we go to see something at the top of the mountain.
After ten minutes' driving,we stopped the car and got out.Walking along a path,we turned at a comer.Gradually,the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind.From the top of the mountain,I saw several fields full of flowers,shining like a carpet (地毯)before us.It looked as if the sun spilled (播洒)gold down the mountain.
A lot of questions came to my mind.Who created such beauty?Why?How?
As we moved on,we saw a sign that read, "Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking. "
The first answer was, "One Woman一Two Hands,Two Feet,and Very Little Brain. " The second was, "One at a Time. " The third, "Started in 1971. "
On our way home,I was so shocked by what we had seen. "She changed the world.One bulb (一株)at a time.She started almost 50 years ago.It was probably just the beginning of an idea,but she kept at it. " I said, "Imagine,if I had a dream and worked at it,just a little bit every day,what might I have achieved?"
My mother looked at me,smiling. "Start tomorrow. " She said, " Better yet,start today. "
(1)The writer didn't want to go to the mountains because .
A. |
she was tired of driving |
B. |
their car was running out of petrol (汽油) |
C. |
it was getting dark |
D. |
it was not safe to drive in such weather |
(2)The underlined word "path" shares a similar meaning with .
A. |
beach |
B. |
road |
C. |
bank |
D. |
village |
(3)The person in Picture probably grew the flowers in the mountain.
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B. |
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C. |
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D. |
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(4)The passage mainly tells us that .
A. |
beauty always lies on the top of the mountain |
B. |
even common people have great wisdom (智慧) |
C. |
sticking to a dream will bring a big change |
D. |
we should enjoy every moment in life |
Rotorua Grammar School Holiday Clubs Do something different. Don't just watch TV. Come and join us and have some real fun! There are lots of different ways to spend your free time.You can choose as many clubs as you like.You don't need to have any special skills to join us. They are also FREE for all our students. |
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Photography Club Join us to leam about choosing a camera and advice on taking successful photos.We will also teach you how to use your PC to store and print your photos. 9 a.m. to II a.m. Monday Room 308 Science Club Einstein, Edison, Newton﹣ they learnt about science when they were young. If you want to try out new ideas, come to our club.We do lots of things in the lab to see what happens.We meet twice a week in the science club. 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday |
Art Club If you like art,spend a day in the Art Room.During the day,we'll use different things:pencils,watercolors, oil paints.We'll also have a special lesson from a guest cartoonist,who will teach us how to draw cartoons. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday Collecting Club If you like collecting stamps,tickets,or postcards, come to our club! You can share what you collect and swap (交换)things with other members to build your collection. We have lots of ideas about what to do to add to your collection without spending lots of money. Meet in Room 510 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday |
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(1)If students join the clubs, they .
A. |
don't need to pay |
B. |
can't choose over two |
C. |
must go every day |
D. |
must have special skills |
(2)Why do members in he Collecting Club swap thing?
A. |
A To make postcards. |
B. |
To make money. |
C. |
To make fiends with each other. |
D. |
To make their collection better. |
(3)Members of the Science Club spend a lot of time
A. |
trying out their new ideas |
B. |
learning about scientists |
C. |
studying science textbooks |
D. |
watching science TV programs |
(4)Which of the following is TRUE?
A. |
Collecting Club meets in Room 308. |
B. |
Members learn how to paint on Friday. |
C. |
Art Club has a special lesson on Monday. |
D. |
Members can print photos in Science Club. |
Mr. and Mrs. March lived together with their four daughters. Amy was very shy. Beth loved being at home. Meg looked very pretty. Jo was tall and thin and she was a tomboy.. Their home was always busy and full of noise and people. Next to them lived old Mr. Laurence and his grandson, Laurie. They lived in a very large and comfortable house. But it was a house without life.
One day, Joe saw Laurie standing at an upstairs window in his house and looking down at their garden. Jo's sisters were playing in the snow there. They were throwing snowballs and having a lot of fun. But Laurie's face was very sad.
"Poor boy!" Jo thought. "He's all alone. He needs some friends." She couldn't stop thinking about him. She wanted to go and see him, but how could she go to the house without an invitation?
Then one snowy afternoon, she saw Laurie's grandpa go out. This gave her an idea. She took a broom from the kitchen.
"What are you going to do, Jo?" asked her sister Meg.
"To clear the garden path." Answered Jo.
When Laurie saw Jo from the window, a big smile changed his pale, sad face.
Jo laughed and shouted, "How are you? Are you ill?"
Laurie opened the window and said," I'm better now, thank you. I had a bad cold and had to stay inside for a week".
"I'm sorry," said Jo. "Are you bored?"
"Yes, very." he replied.
"Don't your friends come to visit you?"
"No. But I don't want to see anybody. Boys are noisy and they give me a headache."
"Girls are quiet."
"I don't know any girls."
"You know us."
"That's true! Can you come and visit me?" cried Laurie.
" I'm not quiet, but I'd like to come," replied Jo. "I must ask Mother first." She ran back into her house.
A few minutes later, she returned and rang the bell on the door of laurie's house. A servane took her upstairs.
"Here I am!" she said brightly. "Mother sends her love and my sisters gave me this blancmange (牛奶冻) for you."
"That looks delicious," Laurie said. He was very happy to see Jo.
Jo looked around. There were lots of books on the shelves.
"A nice room!" she said. "I can read to you if you like."
"No, let's talk," replied Laurie.
"All right," said Jo, "I can talk for hours. My sisters say I never know when to stop."
"You have three sisters﹣Amy, Beth and Meg." Laurie continued.
"How do you know this?" Jo was surprised.
"You call each other's names when you are in the garden. Sometimes I can see you all around the table with your mother. She has a very kind face. I like looking at her. I haven't got a mother."
Jo felt sad when she heard this.
"Why don't you come and visit us?" she said, "It isn't good for you to stay in this house all the time."
"Thank you. I'd like to come very much." Said Laurie.
"We know all our neighbours except you." Jo said, " I'm glad we're friends now."
She told him about all the interesting things in her life. She said," Besides(除了……之外) plays, I also love books." Laurie loved books too, and offered to show her the library in the house. The library was a wonderful room. Jo loved it.
"Wow!" she said, "All those books!"
Laurie said, "A person needs more than books."
(Adapted from Little Women)
(1)From the first paragraph, we know .
A. Jo's family had five members
B. Jo and Laurie were neighbours
C. Laurie and his grandpa were busy
D. the four sisters had the same hobby
(2)Jo wanted to visit Laurie because .
A. she wanted to visit his large house
B. Laurie invited her to play with snowballs
C. she felt he was lonely and needed friends
D. Laurie was seriously ill and needed her care
(3)What might be the correct order of what happened in the story?
a. Jo saw Laurie standing at an upstairs window in his house.
b. Jo and Laurie were having a talk happily at Laurie's home.
c. Jo wanted to Laurie's home after telling her mother.
d. Jo couldn't stop thinking about Laurie.
A. a﹣b﹣c﹣d
B. b﹣a﹣c﹣d
C. b﹣d﹣a﹣c
D. a﹣d﹣c﹣b
(4)Which words can best describe Jo and her sisters?
A. Kind and friendly
B. Generous but rude
C. Quiet and smart
D. Funny but carless
(5)What does Laurie mean by saying "A person needs more than books."?
A. People need to stay in their own houses.
B. People should learn much more from the books.
C. People need love and friendship besides books.
D. People should relax themselves besides reading
Some people say life is like crossing a river; (1)
I think our life is much like climbing a mountain. Each year we have a new mountain to climb.To reach our goals, we work hard to make progress day after day. (2) We can complain (抱怨) about how unfair it is to climb a new mountain every day. Or, we can just make ourselves busy.
Sometimes, we fall over. Here we also have another choice. (3) Or, we can stand on our feet and begin climbing that mountain again.
If we reach the goal for this year, we start from zero to reach the goal for next year. We shouldn't spend the rest of our lives looking at where we used to be. (4)
Many people will waste time worrying, "Can I reach my final goal?" or "Is it worth doing"?(5) The question is, "Can I take the next step in the right direction?"
Take one step at a time, and pay attention to tomorrow's step today.
A.Here we have a choice. B.That is not the question. C.Instead, we should look ahead. D.These questions are really important. E.Some say it is like climbing a mountain. F.We can stop and complain about what progress we have lost. |
On a farm lived a father and a son. The father always got up early and read books by the stove. One morning, the son came up to him and said, "Dad, I read books at night but forget most of them the next morning. What's the good of reading?"
The father didn't reply to his question at once. He passed him a basket that was used to carry coal. He said, "Get some water from the river with the basket and then I'll tell you the answer."
A The son felt surprised but he did as his father said, He tried many times but every time the water leaked (漏掉) from the basket. An hour later, the son came back with the empty basket and told his father it was impossible to hold water with the basket. The father said with a smile. "Yes, you are right, my son. The basket can t hold water. But did you notice the basket was different?" The son found the dirty basket had become clean. The father continued, "Reading is like holding water with the basket. Although we can't remember all we read, we have changed while reading."
根据短文内容判断所给句子正(T)误(F)
(1)The father was used to reading in the morning.
(2)The son wondered if reading was good for him.
(3)The father didn't answer his son's question because he thought it was stupid.
(4)The basket had no difference after the son used it to get water from the river.
(5)From the passage, we know that reading can make a difference to a person.