Although it's said Van Gogh(梵高)(1853﹣1890)sold only one painting during his lifetime,different theories(理论)exist(存在).
It is true that The Red Vineyard is the only painting sold during Van Gogh's lifetime,and that was officially(官方地)recorded and accepted by the art world.It's recorded that Van Gogh started painting at 27,and died at 37.His famous paintings were produced after he went to France in 1888,only two years before he died.So it would be clear that he did not sell many.
However,others disagree.The leading Van Gogh scholar(学者),Marc,is one of them.Though the story that Van Gogh sold just one painting still goes around,he insists(坚持说)that Van Gogh sold at least two.
Also,according to the Van Gogh Museum website,Van Gogh actually sold a number of paintings for living during his lifetime.His first money came from his uncle,who was an art dealer(经销商).In order to help Van Gogh's career(事业),he ordered 19 paintings.And Van Gogh himself would often trade his paintings for food or art supplies(美术用品)when he was younger.
V died in July of 1890.His brother was a wise dealer and saved lots of paintings by Van Gogh.His greatest wish was to make the works more widely known and make much money.Sadly he himself died just six months later.He left a large collection of art to his wife,who "sold some of Van Gogh's works,lent as many as she could to exhibitions,and published(出版)many of Van Gogh's letters to his brother.Without her,Van Gogh would never have become as famous as he is today." After her death,her son founded the Van Gogh Museum.
(1)According to ,only one painting was sold during Van Gogh's lifetime.
A. |
the official records |
B. |
the Van Gogh Museum website |
C. |
Van Gogh's brother's son |
D. |
Van Gogh's uncle |
(2)What can we infer(推断)from Paragraph 4?
A. |
Van Gogh's paintings were popular. |
B. |
Van Gogh was poor then. |
C. |
Van Gogh disliked his paintings. |
D. |
Van Gogh's paintings were expensive. |
(3)Which statement is right according to the passage?
A. |
Van Gogh's brother got rich by selling his paintings. |
B. |
Van Gogh wrote many letters to his brother. |
C. |
Van Gogh's brother died earlier than him. |
D. |
Van Gogh's brother's wife sold all his works. |
(4)Who is the most important person to make Van Gogh so famous?
A. |
Van Gogh himself. |
B. |
Van Gogh's brother. |
C. |
Van Gogh's brother's wife. |
D. |
The leading Van Gogh scholar. |
(5)The passage is mainly about .
A. |
whether Van Gogh sold only one painting in his life |
B. |
how Van Gogh became famous |
C. |
the whole life of Van Gogh |
D. |
the family of Van Gogh |
If you have Problems describing people,don't worry!We'll use popular film characters (角色)to help you learn some useful words.
Naive Meaning:If someone is naive,they have little experience and believe good things will always happen. Example:In the film EI,Buddy is a naive person who grows up with elves (精灵).One day,he goes to New York City but finds things very different there. Director:David Berenbaum |
Loyal Meaning:If you're loyal,you always give support to a person or a group and help them and act honestly. Example:In the film Toy Story,Woody is loyal to his friends and owner,Andy.He stays with Andy,even when Andy grows up and goes to college. Director:John Lasseter |
Demanding Meaning:If someone is demanding,they are not easily satisfied or pleased. Example:In the film The Devil Wears Prada,Miranda is very demanding.She always works very hard,and expects others to do the same. Director:David Frankel |
Talented Meaning:If you're talented,you have a natural ability to do something well. Example:In the film McFarland,USA,coach White notices some talented runners in his PE class.He forms a cross﹣country group that races against other schools. Director:Niki Caro |
(1)Which word is used to describe a person with a natural ability to do something well?
A.Naive.
B.Loyal.
C.Demanding.
D.Talented.
(2)Who always gives support to friends according to the films?
A.Buddy.
B.Woody.
C.David Frankel.
D.Niki Caro.
(3)In which part of a magazine can we read the text?
A.Sport.
B.Travel.
C.Environment.
D.Language.
Felicia Grimmenhag from Sweden doesn't let anything get in her way,even a life﹣changing accident.
After a serious car accident,Felicia had to get used to getting around in a wheelchair(轮椅) .But that didn't stop her from following her dream of becoming a top horse rider.
In early June 2011,17﹣year﹣old Felicia got hit by a car.When she woke up in the hospital,she found both of her legs were missing.However,Felicia didn't quit trying to achieve her dream.She wanted to get back on the horse.She had ridden as a little girl and decided in the hospital to try again.She was n't sure if she would be able to.But after ten weeks' training,she could ride once again!
"The horses have meant a lot to me, "Felicia said."When I sit on a horse,I don't feel like the disabled Felicia,I feel like the confident(自信的)Felicia."
She has since taken part in competitions around the world,showing she doesn't need legs to win.Last year,she won silver at the Swedish Championships,and now she is preparing for the Tokyo Paralympics.
"What I have learned from all this is that you should dare to challenge yourself,and remember that you are the only person that sets your own limits(限制), "Felicia said.
根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
(1)What did Felicia lose in the car accident?
A.Her arms.
B.Her legs.
C.Her ears.
D.Her eyes.
(2)What does the underlined word"quit"in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.Keep.
B.Enjoy.
D.Stop.
C.Begin.
(3)How long did it take Felicia to train to ride a horse again?
A.One year.
C.Ten weeks.
B.Nine years.
D.Seventeen weeks.
(4)The horses have meant a lot to Felicia for reasons of the following EXCEPT .
A.becoming a top horse rider is her dream
B.she is filled with confidence when riding a horse
C.she can get around on a horse instead of in a wheelchair
D.she doesn't feel disabled anymore when sitting on a horse
(5)Which of the following can best describe Felicia's experience?
A.Never say never.
B.Better late than never.
D.It's never too late to learn.
C.Never think of yourself.
为了活跃气氛,缓解疲劳,Mr.Brown 准备和同学们一起做一个游戏。请阅读他推荐的三款游戏,完成两个任务。
GAME TIME |
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(1) |
GAME1 |
On the table are all kinds of things in a mess.The players use the hook (钩)to pull one thing out of the mess without moving any others.If you pull out the most.you win.To win this game,you need to be skillful and patient! |
(2) |
GAME 2 |
You need a bag.collect small things like pencils,erasers and so on from the players and put them in the bag.Now pull one thing out of the bag without looking inside.Then give the owner of the thing a task,such as jumping like a frog,singing like a cock,etc.You're sure to enjoy playing and watching this game.You'll laugh a lot! |
(3) |
GAME 3 |
One player acts as the cat,a bowl in one hand and a coin in the other.Other players hold a line with an object as a mouse in each hand.The cat flips (抛)the coin.If it lands heads up,the cat catches the mouse in the player s left hand;if it lands tails up.the cat catches the mouse in the player's right hand,To win this game,you must be smart and act rapidly! |
Task A:请给上还游戏分别配上合适的图片,完成1~3三个小题。
(1) (2) (3)
Task B:请从Game 1/2/3中选出一款你最喜欢的游戏,并用文中的观点说明理由。
I like Game (4) ,because(5) .
What time does your school start?Do you wish you could get up later every morning?You are not alone if your answer is "Yes." In the US,many middle school students have the same wish.
In America,many schools start before 7:30 am.But that may change soon.A new law has been passed in California.According to the law,middle schools should not start before 8:00 am.The government hopes school children will have longer time in bed.
Many scientific studies show that teenagers are more active in the afternoon and in the evening.Simply telling them to go to bed earlier doesn't work well.Most of them don't get enough sleep because of bad sleeping habits and early school starting time.They need more sleep in the morning.Scientists suggest middle schools should start at 8:00 am.or later.Students can get well ready to learn and they won't fall asleep in class.______The change can help improve students' grades.
While scientists are happy with the new law,many parents disagree with it.They won't be able to send their children to school before they go to work.They also fear that later school starting time will lead to later ending time.As a result,their children will have less time to take part in after﹣school activities.
It's good news that Chinese education experts have noticed the problem and made some rules about that.So what's your opinion?Do you expect China to pass a similar law?
(1)The schools shouldn't start according to the new law in California.
A. |
before 7:30 a.m. |
B. |
after 7:30 a.m. |
C. |
after 8:00 a.m. |
D. |
before 8:00 a.m. |
(2)Why don't most of the teenagers get enough sleep?
A. |
Because their parents need them to do housework. |
B. |
Because their sleeping habits are bad and schools start early. |
C. |
Because they play computer games ill ate. |
D. |
Because they have too much homework. |
(3)Which sentence do you think can be filled in the blank in paragraph 3?
A. |
They can put on weight. |
B. |
They will like their teachers. |
C. |
They will join more clubs. |
D. |
They will pay more attention to classes. |
(4)What can we know from the passage?
A. |
The government of New York has passed a new law. |
B. |
All the parents disagree with the law. |
C. |
Later school starting time may lead to fewer after﹣school activities. |
D. |
Teenagers are more active in the morning. |
(5)From the passage,we can infer(推断)that .
A. |
students should have enough sleeping time in the writer's opinion |
B. |
students in California will have less sleeping time |
C. |
Chinese experts aren't worried about students' sleeping time |
D. |
China has already passed a similar law |
Smoke alarms(报警器)
House fires cause many deaths each year and a large number of these fires are unfortunately set by children. (1) Kids must understand that they'd better not play with fire. You should keep matches and lighters out of their reach.
(2) The main job of such an alarm is to protect you while you're asleep. You should have a smoke alarm outside each bedroom and on each floor of your home. You ought to have two plans for getting out of your house if there is a fire and practise these plans in the dark with your family.
A smoke alarm warns you of the danger. (3) Take action immediately. When you come to a closed door, check it with the back of your hand. If it feels hot, there may be smoke or fire behind the door, so take care. Once you are out of your house, call the fire department from a neighbor's house. If a family member or a pet is caught inside, you shouldn't go back in. Firemen know how to perform rescues safely
(4) Change the batteries at least once a year. You should use the test button each month to see if the alarm and batteries are still working. A smoke alarm lasts about ten years. You ought to change it even if it seems to be working.
About two out of three fire deaths happen in homes with no working smoke alarms.(5)
A. Most of these deaths can be avoided
B. But when you hear it, you don't have much time
C. A smoke alarm is only good if it's working properly
D. So, it's important to teach them that fire is a tool, not a toy
E. A smoke alarm greatly reduces your chances of being hurt in a fire
Several months ago,Chinese COVID﹣19 vaccines(疫苗)were put to use widely.Our government offers free vaccines to Chinese people.Here is some information you need to know.
How is the vaccine given?
It is given by injection(注射).There are several ways to get injected.For the most common way,you are supposed to get it twice.After the first injection,you have to get the second one.
Is the vaccine bad for human bodies?
Some people are afraid that the vaccines are dangerous and may make them sick.In fact the vaccines have been tested for a long time.They won't cause any diseaseInstead,they can protect our bodies from being hurt.
Who is suitable?
Medical researches have shown that Chinese vaccines are suitable for most people.And people aged 18 to 59 would be the first ones to get injection.Our government expects people over 60 who are in good health to get injected as well.You'd better ask doctors for advice at first.
Should we still wear a face mask?
Yes.It takes a few weeks or the body to build the ability to fight the COVID﹣19 after injection.Sometimes the vaccines might not work well in the body.So it's best to keep wearing face masks in public and wash your hands often.
(1) can get the COVID﹣19 vaccines first in China.
A. |
People of all ages |
B. |
People aged 3 to 17 |
C. |
People aged 18 to 59 |
D. |
People aged 60 and above |
(2)The underlined word "disease" means in the passage.
A. |
illness |
B. |
trouble |
C. |
headache |
D. |
pressure |
(3)From the passage,we can know that the vaccines .
A. |
will make people sick |
B. |
can protect people from being hurt |
C. |
can only be given in two ways |
D. |
are very expensive |
(4)People should still wear masks after injection because .
A. |
their bodies need time to build the ability |
B. |
the masks can make them more beautiful |
C. |
they may catch a cold more easily |
D. |
the masks help the vaccines to work |
(5)This passage mainly talks about .
A. |
physical health |
B. |
face masks |
C. |
doctors' advice |
D. |
vaccine injection |
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 |
Tony, a nine﹣year﹣old kid, is sitting at his desk when suddenly he wets(尿湿) his pants. He thinks his heart is going to stop because he can't possibly know how this has happened. It has never happened before. He knows the after﹣effect (后果)﹣When the boys find out, he will never hear the end of it. When the girls find out, they'll never speak to him again as long as he lives.
Tony puts his head down and say to himself, "Oh, no. What can I do? I need help now!"
He looks up and notices the teacher coming, with a look in her eyes that says he has been discovered.
As the teacher is walking to him, a classmate named Emily is carrying a glass that is full of water. Emily falls down in front of the teacher and drops the glass of water in Tony's pants. Tony seems to be angry, but all the while he is saying to himself, "Thank you, dear! Thank you , dear!"
Now all of a sudden, instead of being the person that everyone laughs at, Tony is the person of sympathy (同情). The person that everyone laughs at should be him, but now it is Emily.
She tries to help, but they tell her, "You've done enough, you stupid!"
At the end of the day, as they were waiting for the bus, Tony walks over to Emily and says in a low voice , " You did that on purpose, didn't you ?"
Emily says back in a quiet voice, "I wet my pants ,too."
(1)What does Tony think the other boys will do if they find out the fact?
A. |
They'll all laugh at him. |
B. |
They'll tell the teacher about it. |
C. |
They'll try to help him. |
D. |
They'll never speak to him again. |
(2)Which is right according to the passage?
A. |
Emily drops the water on purpose. |
B. |
Tony is really angry with Emily. |
C. |
Tony and Emily don't go home by bus. |
D. |
Tony and Emily aren't classmates. |
(3)We know that Emily is a girl from the passage?
A. |
careless and lazy |
B. |
quiet and bright |
C. |
stupid and helpless |
D. |
kind and smart. |
Amy wanted a mobile phone as her birthday gift, because most of her classmates had one, but she knew her parents couldn 't afford it.
One day, when she woke up, she found a new mobile phone on her desk. How excited she was!This was the phone that had appeared in fashion magazines.
She played with the phone on the way to school. And the teacher was already there when she arrived at school. Amy was very embarrassed (尴尬的). She looked at her new mobile phone and whispered (低语),"I didn't want to be late …"
Everything changed with her thought. She went to school on time with her new mobile phone.
She was surprised at that. She turned on the phone and found there was a sentence on the screen,"Every dream will come true." Since then, she always asks the phone for help. As a result, she has become lazier and lazier. Her teachers and parents were very disappointed with her and her classmates didn 't like her any more.
When the term exams came, Amy asked the mobile phone for help again,but things turned bad. She got the lowest mark in the class. She wanted to throw it away, but when she did, the phone would come back into her hand. Amy was so scared (恐惧的)that she cried out,"I don't want the mobile phone any more."
She woke up to find that the terrible experience had been just a dream.
(1)What was Amy's dream before her birthday?
A. |
To pass the exam. |
B. |
To have a mobile phone. |
C. |
To be praised by her teacher. |
D. |
To be popular with her classmates. |
(2)In the exams,why did Amy get the lowest mark in the class?
A. |
Because she stayed up late to play the mobile phone. |
B. |
Because she was always late for school. |
C. |
Because it took her too much time to read fashion magazines. |
D. |
Because she always asked the mobile phone for help. |
(3)From the passage we can infer (推断) that .
A. |
Amy got mobile phone at last |
B. |
Amy's parents were rich enough to buy her a mobile phone |
C. |
Amy didn' t want the mobile phone any more after the dream |
D. |
Amy became better and better with the help of the mobile phone |
(4)The Best title of this passage may be" ".
A. |
A Birthday Gift |
B. |
An Embarrassing Experience |
C. |
A Useful Mobile Phone |
D. |
A Terrible Dream about a Mobile Phone |
HE Karin, Thanks so much for your support this week.Things have been really difficult with all the revision and everything! Really appreciate(感激)all your help.Let's get together after the exams! Yours, John |
Dear grandma, Thank you very much for the bag you sent me for my birthday.It was really nice of you. I'm going on holiday next month, so I'm planning to take it while I'm away! I hope you're well. Love, Cindy |
Dear Mr. Green, I am writing to say thank you for letting us stay in your house in Australia last month.We were very happy with everything and we thought the house was beautiful. We had a lovey holiday in Sydeny. We really enjoyed exploring (探索) the town and the local area.We will use the "Love A Flat "website again to find a house to live in when we plan our next holiday. Thank you again! Yours, Costa |
(1)Which note above is for a friend?
A. |
John's note. |
B. |
Cindy's note. |
C. |
Costa's note. |
D. |
Mr.Green's note. |
(2)Who has sent a bag to Cindy for her birthday?
A. |
Her father. |
B. |
Her mother. |
C. |
Her grandma. |
D. |
Her grandpa. |
(3)What did Costa think of Mr.Green's house?
A. |
Bad. |
B. |
Large. |
C. |
Small. |
D. |
Good. |
(4)Costa used the to find Mr.Green 's house according to the passage.
A. |
telephone |
B. |
|
C. |
website |
D. |
TV |
What would you do if you had trouble seeing clearly?You would probably go to an eye doctor who might give you glasses.For many people around the world,however,such a way isn't that simple.
The World Health Organization reports that glasses can help one billion people in the world.Yet places like Ghana have only one eye doctor every 8 million people. Thismakes glasses almost impossible to get.Joshua Silver,a teacher at Oxford University,however,may have solved the problem.
Mr.Silver has developed liquid(液体)﹣filled glasses that users can adjust(调整) by themselves without seeing a doctor!The lenses(镜片) are filled with oil.Using a dial on the glasses,the user changes the amount of oil.This changes the strength(度数) of the lens.After the user finds the right strength,he then fixes the lens.
Results show that among those who have tried the glasses,around 80% are satisfied.Mr.Silver's goal is for everyone who still needs glasses to have such glasses as soon as possible.With a little more effort,Mr.Silver thinks that his goal might be achieved in the near future.
(1)The underlined word "this" in the second paragraph(段落) means .
A. |
glasses can help many people |
B. |
Mr.Silver has solved the problem |
C. |
there are many people in need of glasses |
D. |
there are not enough eye doctors |
(2)The third paragraph is mainly about .
A. |
who the new glasses are used by |
B. |
how the new glasses are used |
C. |
why the new glasses were made |
D. |
where the new glasses were invented |
(3)We can know from the passage that .
A. |
the new glasses can do good to large numbers of people |
B. |
the new glasses must be adjusted by eye doctors |
C. |
oil is not necessary for the new glasses |
D. |
glasses are easy to get everywhere all over the world |
(4)What does Mr.Silver think of the new glasses?
A. |
He thinks they're the best of all. |
B. |
He's completely uncertain about them. |
C. |
He is worried about their future. |
D. |
He thinks they have a bright future. |
(5)What will Mr.Silver do next according to the last paragraph?
A. |
He will let more people own the new glasses. |
B. |
He will invent another new kind of glasses. |
C. |
He will decide the price of the new glasses. |
D. |
He will make the new glasses cheaper. |
Nancy's boss has just let her know that her customers' products are about to leave the company.And then he tells her there's a problem.
"The products were damaged(损坏) by someone in our company," the boss says." But this shouldn't affectthe use of the products.If the customers find it,we'll say it was caused by the trucking(货运)company that delivered(运载) the products."
Hearing this,Nancy feels uncomfortable. "But didn't our workers damage the products?" Her boss looks at her," Yeah,but the customers don't know that.I'll just say they were damaged while they were delivered.Don't worry,the customers won't even notice the damage."
Nancy's boss walks out.Nancy sits at her desk and she's not sure what to do.She knows it's dishonest to blame(将﹣﹣﹣归咎于) the damage on the trucking company.It's also dishonest to cheat her customers and give them less perfect products.
Many of us have to make decisions that make who we are and what we believe in.Most often,we face a choice that may seem insignificant(微不足道的).But this doesn't mean that they're not important to us because even the smallest action may make a difference to us.
(1)Who makes the products less perfect?
A. |
The trucking company. |
B. |
Workers in Nancy's company. |
C. |
Nancy's boss. |
D. |
Nancy's customers. |
(2)What does the boss plan to do if the damage is found by the customers?
A. |
He will say sorry to the customers. |
B. |
He doesn't know what to do about that. |
C. |
He will cheat the customers. |
D. |
He will tell the truth. |
(3)The underlined word "affect" in the second paragraph means .
A. |
keep |
B. |
divide |
C. |
influence |
D. |
provide |
(4)From the passage we can infer(推断) that .
A. |
Nancy may be an honest person |
B. |
the products have already left the company |
C. |
the damage of the products is easily noticed |
D. |
Nancy thinks her boss is clever |
(5)The writer of the passage mainly wants to tell us .
A. |
it's important to make even a small choice |
B. |
it's important to deal with damaged products |
C. |
it's necessary to cheat others sometimes |
D. |
it's necessary to communicate with a boss |
Both of my two sons were born in Toronto, but they moved with us to Ottawa when they were quite young.They went to school there, gew up there.Later, one of my sons went to Canada's east coast near a city called Hallfax and the other moved to the west coast to Vancouver.My wife and I were left in the middle.
As we nealy retired(退休) , we stared to think where we shoud spend our final years.For several reasons we decided to live on a small town on Vancouver Island, where was close to one of my sons.However, the son moved to Hollywood soon after he had got another job there.I helped him move.
We still lived a happy life in our little west coast town, but we have paid a price.We have not been there for some important events such as the births of our grandchildren.We have missed watching them grow up; we have missed backyard barbecues(烧烤) and basketball weekends with them. Our home , while very comfortable , was also very quiet .
Every fall we travel to see the children.We usually fly, first to California to see our son Scott and spend a week or more with him trying to catch up on everything we've missed.Then, usually in November, we make the even longer trip east across Canada to see Travis and our grandchidren,who were about their twenties.
Fortunately, both our sons are doing well and grandchidren are growing up straight and tall.We love all of them and they love us.We're very happy but there are times I think about the things we didn't see; the tears or the smile on the granddaughter's face, their school graduations, my son's joy at successes in business.
Life has been good for our family but we have all paid a price.
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(1)The writer's sons grew up in .
A. |
Toronto |
B. |
Ottawa |
C. |
Halifax |
D. |
Vancouver |
(2)From the underlined sentence in paragraph 3, we can infer(推断) that the writer .
A. |
wanted to live a noisy life |
B. |
was satisfied with retired life |
C. |
lived a comfortable life |
D. |
was sometimes lonely |
(3)Which of the following important events did the writer miss?
A. |
The births of his grandchildren. |
B. |
School graduations of his grandchildren. |
C. |
The successful times of his son's business. |
D. |
All of the above. |
(4)For his family life, the writer implies(暗示) .
A. |
they all regret not living together all the time although enjoying a happy life |
B. |
they enjoy a happy life because they can see each other every year |
C. |
they are proud of the sons and the grandchildren |
D. |
they love the sons and the grandchildren |
(5)What's the best title for the passage?
A. |
Living a happy life. |
B. |
A price to pay. |
C. |
Moving from east to west. |
D. |
My sons and grandchildren. |
Mostly, inventions happen because someone works to solve a problem. Kids are natural inventors.They often create amazing thing from simple ideas.Here are a few examples that might make you wonder,"Why didn't think of that?"
Popsicles
Popsicles were invented by 11﹣year ﹣old Frank Epperson in 1905. He forgot a drink of juice and left it with a stir(搅拌) stick in it outside on a cold night. The next day it was ice. Because of this he couldn't drink it any more, but he could eat it. It tasted good! These ice sticks became popular among kids at school in summer because they were delicious and helped them stay cool.
More than a hundred years later, popsicles are sill one of the best summer treats!
Crayon Holdans
When 11﹣ year﹣ old Cssidss Coldstein needed crayons for a school project,she had a hard time because,there were so many small or broken ones.She found some small clear plastic tubes(管子)at home.Although the tiny tube were usually filled with water to keep flowers fresh, she found that they fit tightly (紧紧地) around the crayons. She was now able to hold them easily.This is how she invented Caryon Holders.
Wristies
When snow gets in kids' gloves and their hands get wet, they feel uncomfortable.10﹣year﹣old Kathryn Gregoary decided to do something about it.She created the wristies as she wanted to keep her wrists(手腕)warm and dry. Wristies are long gloves with no fingers and they are worn under your coat. They help you when you work in the cold because your hands stay warm while you use your fingers. With her parents' help, Kathryn also opened a small shop where she sold her wristie. And she still runsit today.
All these inventions have one thing in common﹣the kids were trying to solve problems in their lives. When you meet problems, what would you do? If the kids can do it ,you can do it, too!
(1)Popsicles became popular among kids at school in summer because .
A. |
they could not only drink them but also eat them |
B. |
they tasted good and helped them stay cool |
C. |
the stir sticks were useful in popsicles |
D. |
it was easy to make them |
(2)The underlined word "runs" in the passage means" "in Chinese.
A. |
经营 |
B. |
跑步 |
C. |
行驶 |
D. |
竞赛 |
(3)Where do you think the passage is from?
A. |
A novel. |
B. |
A guidebook. |
C. |
A science magazine. |
D. |
A poster. |
(4)What 's the main idea of this passage?
A. |
Let us run a shop like Kathryn. |
B. |
Everyone can become an inventor by accident. |
C. |
Kids are so clever that they can invent things. |
D. |
When you meet problems, never give up and you can solve them well. |