It is believed in some ways that the daughter is father's lover. But my experience has taught me in a different way. For a long time, my father has been a very vague (模糊的)figure to me. He was a man of few words, tall but slim and nothing else.
When I was in primary school, my father was never there to pick me up, and he never came to any of my parent-teacher meetings. He was always busy doing projects. I remember when I was in middle school and my head was badly hurt in a PE class. During my operation, my father was nowhere to be found. This hurt me most. At that moment, I considered my Father as a cold-blooded man who did not care about me at all.
But things seemed different at my high school graduation ceremony, where I was chosen to represent my class and give a speech. My father, once again, told me he had a business trip in a place outside the city and would be unable to show up "Don't come. I will be my nervous if I see you.” I told him.
I remember my speech went smoothly. After the ceremony was over and I was about to leave, I suddenly noticed a familiar looking man sitting in a corner of the hall. It was my father!I was so surprised that I rushed to him with tears running down my face. "Well done," he said. His eyes were also filled with tears.
Later, I found out that my father had managed to finish his work by staying up late, and he drove for eight hours to get back. He had been sitting in the corner because he didn't want me to see him. My father remembered every word in my speech.
For much of my life, I described my father was a cold-blooded man who only cared about his work. But when I thought deeply about this, it was obviously(明显地)not true. At my graduation ceremony I could feel my father's deep love. The fact is that seeing is not believing, and seeing may not be the fact if we don't perceive(感知)the world with our hearts and minds. There's no doubt that life doesn't lack love, but sometimes our eyes have trouble seeing it.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The writer's father was in the hospital during her operation. |
B.The writer's father attended her high school graduation ceremony. |
C.The writer's father sometimes picked her up when she was in primary school. |
D.The writer's father went to parent-teacher meetings when she was in primary school. |
The writer rushed to her father with tears running down her face mainly because_______________.
A.she gave a speech successfully |
B.the graduation ceremony was over |
C.she was so nervous that she couldn't help crying |
D.she was touched to find her father cared about her |
What does the underlined word "this" in the last paragraph refer to(指代)?
A.That my father was always doing projects. |
B.That my father was a cold-blooded man. |
C.That my father sat in the corner of the hall. |
D.That my father's eyes were filled with tears. |
What's the best title of the passage?
A.My busy father | B.Life is full of love |
C.Seeing is not believing | D.A wonderful speech |
J&M Music Store • Rock, pop and country music • Buy CDs new or used • Listen before you buy • Guitar lessons offered |
Peth Market • Fresh fruit and vegetables • Open Friday to Sunday mornings • Free ice cream for children under 12 |
Times Coffee Shop • The best coffee in town • Sandwiches, cakes, pies •Open 10:00a.m—11:00 p.m.daily •Jazz music( Wednesday to Sunday) |
Macon's B&B • Feel like home • We have different kinds of rooms • Delicious homemade breakfast |
You can________ at J&M Music Store.
A.receive guitar lessons |
B.borrow new or used CDs |
C.learn pop music history |
D.buy all kinds of music books |
You can go to Times Coffee Shop to have coffee and pies at_______.
A.8:30 a.m. | B.9:30 a.m. |
C.10:30 p.m. | D.11:30 p.m. |
If your friend is coming for a visit, where will he stay for a night?
A. In J&M Music Store. B. In Peth Market
C. At Times Coffee Shop. D. At Macon's B&B.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. There is no breakfast at Macon's B&B.
B. You can't listen to the CD before you buy it.
C. Times Coffee Shop offers Jazz music every day.
D. Kids under 12 can get free ice cream in Peth Market.
Where is the passage probably from?
A.A dictionary. | B.A newspaper. |
C.A story book. | D.A science report. |
We each have a memory(记忆力). That’s why we can still remember things after a long time. Some people have very good memories and they can easily learn many things in a short time, but some people can only remember things when they say or do them again and again. Many of the great men of the world have got surprising memories.
A good memory is a great help in learning a language. Everybody learns his mother language when he is a small child. He hears the sounds, remembers them and then he learns to speak. Some children are living with their parents in foreign countries. They can learn two languages as easily as one because they hear, remember and speak two languages every day. In school it is not so easy to learn a foreign language because the students have so little time for it, and they are busy with other subjects, too.
But your memory will become better and better when you do more and more exercises.
Some people can easily learn many things in a short time because .
A.they always sleep very well |
B.they often eat good food |
C.they read a lot of books |
D.they have very good memories |
Everybody learns his mother language .
A.at the age of six |
B.when he is a small child |
C.after he goes to school |
D.when he can read and write |
Before a child can speak, he must .
A.read and write |
B.make sentences |
C.hear and remember the sounds |
D.think hard |
In school the students can’t learn a foreign language well because .
A.they have no good memories |
B.they have no recorders |
C.they have too much time for it |
D.they are busy with other subjects |
Why can a Chinese learn English easily if he is in England?
A.Because he must speak English every day. |
B.Because he will have a good memory in England, not in China. |
C.Because his father is an Englishman. |
D.Because his English teacher is better in England. [ |
This April is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here is some information.
Live Music - Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet (小号) player. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.
Scottish Dancing
Take your partners and get ready to dance. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.
Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history there.
Dining - Sushi(寿司) in town
Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi ‘artist’ is Yuki Kamura. She’ll be at Sushi Restaurant all of this month.
For a full listing of events, see our website.
Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8: 00p. m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?
A.Live Music - Late Night Jazz |
B.Scottish dancing |
C.Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum |
D.Dining - Sushi in town |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisements?
A.Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that you will never get bored. |
B.The performance given by the American jazz will last for over two weeks. |
C.Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food. |
D.It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for Japanese history. |
From the text we may learn that Kamura is _________.
A.a cook | B.a waitress |
C.an actress | D.an artist |
An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation(手术) could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.
When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore(药店)with the money in her hand. “And what do you want?” asked the shopkeeper. “It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered, “He’s really,really sick and I want to buy a miracle.” “Pardon?” said the shopkeeper. “My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?” “We don’t sell a miracle here,child. I’m sorry,” the shopkeeper said with a smile. “Listen,if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”
A well-dressed man heard it and asked,“What kind of a miracle does your brother need?” “I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it,so I have brought all my money.” “How much do you have,” asked the man. “$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered. “Well,Good luck! ” smiled the man. "$ 1.11,the price of a miracle for your little brother."
He took up the girl’s hand and said,“Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was at home again. How much did the miracle cost?
What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?
A. Her brother was seriously ill.
B. They had no money.
C. Nothing could save her brother.
D. Both A and B.
In the eye of the little girl,a miracle might be _______.
A.something interesting | B.something beautiful |
C.some wonderful medicine | D.some good food |
The little girl said again and again “…I can try and get some more.” That shows ___.
A.she had still kept some money |
B.she hoped the shopkeeper could sell her a miracle |
C.There was no need to worry about money |
D.she thought money was easy to get |
What made the miracle happen?
A.The girl’s love for her brother. |
B.The girl’s money. |
C.The medicine from the drugstore. |
D.Nobody can tell. |
From the passage we can infer (推断)that _______.
A.The doctor didn’t ask for any pay |
B.A miracle is sure to happen if you keep on |
C.The little girl is lovely but not so clever |
D.Andrew was in fact not too sick . |
At present, more and more people like travelling. They travel to see more of the world. They can also go shopping, meet people from other countries, and learn about their cultures as well as customs.
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), 1.138 billion people travelled to other countries in 2014. In 2014, Chinese people travelled abroad 11.2% more than 2013. The growing of tourism can benefit (使……受益) not only China but also other countries.
Chinese people usually join large tourist groups and visit several countries in one trip. They don’t just travel for sightseeing. They like shopping and spend much money while travelling, especially during festivals. Europe and the United States are popular places among Chinese travelers.
In December, China is the cold winter. Many people like to go to some countries in Southeast Asia because the weather there is quite pleasant.
Now more and more Chinese can travel abroad. But some of them don’t have a good sense of public manners. A western report in 2012 said Chinese were the world’s second worst tourists. Even now the world still doesn’t like Chinese tourists.
If we Chinese want to have a change, remember not to do these: throwing rubbish everywhere, talking loudly, smoking in non-smoking areas, spitting, line-jumping, taking off shoes in public, snatching bus seats… Besides, we should learn some necessary manners of foreign countries.
根据短文内容,选择最佳的答案,并将其字母标号在答题上涂黑。(5小题,每小题2分,共10分)
Chinese people travel abroad not to _____________.
A. go shopping B. make money C. go sightseeing
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), ________.
A. more than 1 billion people travelled abroad in 2014
B. more than 1 billion Chinese people travelled abroad in 2013
C. 11.2% of Chinese people travelled abroad in 2014
Which of the following is NOT true about Chinese people?
A. Chinese people like joining large tourist groups.
B. Chinese are the worst tourists in the world.
C. Many Chinese like to go to Southeast Asia in winter.
As a good tourist, you should _______________.
A. throw rubbish everywhere
B. speak loudly and smoke as you like
C. learn some necessary manners of foreign countries
What’s the best title(标题) of the passage?
A. Travelling
B. Travelling abroad
C. Chinese people like travelling
A Calendar as a Schedule(计划表)
Some schedules are actually calendars. The schedule below shows all the important things that are happening on each day at Fairview High School during the month of May. The days on this schedule are listed across the top, and each day of the month has a number.
Which month is the schedule for?
What event do the students have on the second day of the month?
What time does the Drama Club meet?
When will the students leave school on the third Monday of the month?
How many days will the tests last?
Like stress, burnout (筋疲力尽) has also become a favourite subject of everyday conversation(对话). Many of us may feel “burn out” at times in our lives. It can be prevented, however, if you take action before you are in danger.
First, you must decide what is really important in your life. Make time for the people and the activities that are the most meaningful to you.
Second, you need to share your stories and feelings with others. Talk about your disappointments(失望), sadness, and painful(痛苦的) experiences, as well as your joys and successes. If you do not do this normally, you could “explode”. That will be worse for you. Good, healthy relationships with others will make you stronger and bring a greater balance to your life.
Third, make sure you have time off. Take short breaks as well as long holidays whether you feel you need them or not. Learn how to say “no” so that you can say “yes” to the things that are really important to you. Find activities to cheer you up, such as listening to music, dancing, playing sports, or watching movies. You should also make some time to be alone.
Finally, find a good doctor, like a psychologist, if you need help and all else has failed. There is no shame(羞耻) in this. Don’t worry a lot. It may bring your spirit back and make you feel more powerful.
When you feel burnout, you should_________.
A.watch movies | B.see a doctor |
C.take some useful actions | D.play sports |
What does “explode” mean in the passage?
A.发生 | B.发作 | C.发展 | D.发挥 |
If you are too stressed out, you’d better ___________.
A.shout at others |
B.sing and dance with your friends |
C.talk about your joys loudly |
D.take some breaks |
According to the passage, some people don’t go to see a doctor about “burnout”
because___________ .
A.seeing a doctor is too expensive |
B.they might feel shy to do so |
C.they don’t know where to find one |
D.it probably wouldn’t help anyway |
Which of the following is NOT true about “burnout”?
A.Burnout call be prevented before it takes place. |
B.Burnout doesn't happen to many people. |
C.Your favourite activities can keep you from burning out. |
D.Burnout may happen when you can't achieve a balance between work and rest. |
阅读理解(共3小题)
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容判断句子的正误。正确的涂 “A”,错误的涂 “B”。
Tom was three years old.He liked to watch TV with his parents after supper, but his parents never let him stay long.Mother would say, “It’s eight o’clock now.It’s time for you to go to bed, Tom.”
“But why don’t you go to bed, too?” Tom always asked.
“We are adults (大人),” mother would say, “And adults go to bed late.”
One evening Tom asked his mother for an apple.
“But it’s too late,” his mother didn’t want to give him anything to eat at bedtime.“The apples are already asleep(入睡).”
“But not all of them, Mom.” Tom said, “The baby apples are perhaps asleep, but their parents are surely awake(醒着).”
( )Tom liked to watch TV with his parents after supper.
( )Tom’s mother always goes to bed together with Tom.
( )Tom’s mom didn’t want to give him anything to eat at bedtime.
( )Tom thought the baby apples were still awake like their parents.
( )From the story we know Tom was a smart boy.
Yang Hui was born in Longyan, Fujian. She grew up in a small village. She lost all her fingers and feet when she was three. She was badly burnt by accident when she went out with her grandparents. She couldn’t walk and she seldom went out.
The young girl had to learn to do everything. At first she wasn’t able to use chopsticks. Her parents had to teach her for a long time. Thanks to her strong will(意志)to do everything by herself, she overcame those difficult times. Now she can look after herself. She also loves studying and she has finished the junior high school courses.
About five years ago, Yang Hui saw someone make cross-stitch(十字绣)and she decided to learn to make it herself. As you can imagine, it’s very difficult to make it without fingers. Yang Hui failed so many times. But she never gave up. And through many hours of practice, now she can use her arms to make good cross-stitch works and she is faster than other people. “One had to put great efforts into what she was doing.” Yang Hui said.
Now she is 21 years old and she is in hospital in Fujian. She continues making a 1.83-meter-long cross-stitch work with arms. She has no enough money for her operations(手术). Many kind-hearted people come to visit her and call on people to raise money for her.
As for her future, Yang Hui said, “I hope to stand up and walk one day after operations. I want to make more money by selling cross-stitch works.”
If you want to know more about Yang Hui and help her, please call 13004982348.
(From Fuzhou News)
Why did Yang Hui lose her fingers and feet? Because ______.
A.she was burnt by accident |
B.she dropped into river |
C.she was hit by a stone |
D.she was hurt by a traffic accident |
What can Yang Hui do?
A.She can walk. |
B.She can go to college. |
C.She can make cross-stitch with arms. |
D.She can make cross-stitch with feet. |
When Yang Hui is in hospital, ________.
A.she calls on people to raise money for her |
B.many kind-hearted people visit her |
C.she has enough money for her operations |
D.she uses her fingers to make cross-stitch |
Which is the best title of this article?
A.A Quiet Girl |
B.A Kind-hearted Girl |
C.A Girl with Good Manners |
D.A girl with Strong Will |
New traffic laws(交通法)say that if people cross the street when the light is red, they can be fined as much as 50 yuan.
The law has new rules for drivers and pedestrians (行人). Drivers have to slow down when they are close to crosswalks. If people are in a crosswalk, cars must stop to let them pass.
There are rules for bus drivers, too. If bus drivers smoke, drink or make phone calls while driving, they can be fined. Buses that carry too many people are also against the law.
Do your ride a bike to school? It’s not a good idea to carry classmates on the back.You could be fined 50 yuan. And stay in the bike lane(车道)when you’re riding. The big roads are for cars and buses.
Do you like to ride your uncle’s motorbike? When you put on your helmet(头盔), ask him to put one on, too. People on motorbikes must wear helmets, the new laws says. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay 200 yuan.
Do you ride in cars often? Don’t forget to put on your seat belt (安全带),even if you’re going for a short taxi ride. It could save your life.
If you see a hit-and–run (肇事逃逸), tell the police. They may give you a reward(奖赏). And don’t be afraid to help people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident. Don’t worry about money. The new law says the doctors must take care of them even if they can’t pay right away.
What does the word“crosswalk”mean in Chinese?
A.过马路 | B.人行横道 | C.立交桥 | D.车行道 |
If you are a bus driver, ______ while you are driving, according to the new traffic laws.
A.you can make a phone call |
B.you can’t talk to others |
C.you can’t smoke |
D.you can drink |
When you ride in a car, the first thing you must do is__________.
A.to put on the helmet |
B.To pay the driver |
C.to put on the seat belt |
D.To see if it carries too many people |
You should do all the following EXCEPT_________.
A.carrying your classmate on the back when you’re riding a bike |
B.phoning the police when you see a hit-and-run |
C.helping people to the hospital if they are hurt in an accident |
D.wearing your helmet while riding a motorbike |
MSG (monosodium glutamate) is a food additive (食品添加剂), which has been widely used by many food factories all over the world since it appeared first in Japan in 1909.
MSG is a substance that is added to some food to improve its original (原先的) taste and colour. It is used in foods around the world such as cakes, bread, frozen meats, fish and vegetables. In the beginning, people thought MSG was safe just like salt and sugar. However, in 1968 some people reported they seemed to have bad reactions (反应) to MSG after having had a meal at a restaurant. They included headaches and quick heartbeat (心跳). It was also reported that MSG excited a person's brain and caused his death in Japan. Scientists think that MSG may lead to many neurological disorders (神经紊乱). In mice studies done by a university, the evidence showed the mice didn’t want to eat the food including MSG.
Today many food companies “hide” MSG on food labels (标签) by using different names. If you see “natural flavorings”, “hydrolyzed protein” and “spices” in a food label, you are probably seeing a hidden way to “report” MSG in a food label. Every time we have a meal in a restaurant, we always feel the food very delicious to taste, but sometimes it is dangerous for our health because some poisonous food additives have been added to the food.
To protect people’s health, our governments, from central to local, are taking actions to stop factories producing poisonous food additives.
Monosodium Glutamate is _______.
A.a food | B.an additive |
C.a factory | D.a country |
MSG is often used in _______.
A.frozen meats | B.cups |
C.clothes | D.book covers |
The examples in the second paragraph tell us ________.
A.the food including MSG is delicious |
B.people like to eat in a restaurant |
C.mice like eating the food including MSG |
D.MSG is not safe sometimes |
If you see “natural flavorings”, “hydrolyzed protein” and “spices” in a food label, you will know________.
A.you must eat the food in a hidden way |
B.the food label must be hidden |
C.MSG is probably added to the food |
D.you must report the food to your parents |
The underlined word “substance” in the article means __________.
A.colour | B.material | C.taste | D.Food |
Now cities are full of cars. Some families even have two or more cars. Parking is a great problem, and so is the traffic in and around the cities. Something will have to be done to change it.
What will the cars of tomorrow be like?
Little cars may some day take the place of today’s big cars. If everyone drives little cars in the future, there will be less pollution in the air. There will also be more space for parking cars in cities, and the streets will be less crowded. Three little cars can fit in the space now needed for one car of the usual size.
The little cars will cost much less to own and to drive. Driving will be safer, too. What is more, these little cars can go about 65 kilometers per hour.
Little cars of the future will be fine for getting around a city, but they will not be useful for long trips. If big cars are still used along with the small ones, two sets of roads will be needed in the future. Some roads will be used for the big, fast cars, and other roads will be needed for the slower small ones.
Cars in the future mustn’t bring ________ pollution in the air.
A.more | B.fewer | C.less | D.no |
The little car’s size may be ________ today’s car’s size.
A.one third of | B.two thirds of |
C.as big as | D.as small as |
Little cars are very fine for ________.
A.long trips | B.journeys |
C.everyday life | D.sport |
The big cars are ________ the little cars for long trips.
A.as useful as | B.not so useful as |
C.more useful than | D.less useful than |
Suzhou is a famous city in China. You can see beautiful mountains and trees in the city.
Travel time:
08:00— 10:00 |
Pick you up from the hotel in Shanghai and go to Suzhou. |
10:00— 11:00 |
Visit the Tiger Hill. It is called as “the most famous place in Wuzhong”. |
11:00— 12:00 |
Visit Hanshan Temple. |
12:00— 13:00 |
Lunchtime. |
13:00— 14:00 |
Visit the No.1 Silk Factory. Suzhou is famous for its silk production(产品). |
14:00— 16:00 |
Visit the Humble Administrator’s Garden. This garden has three parts: the eastern part, the middle part and the western part. |
16:00— 18:00 |
Return to Shanghai. |
How to book (预订):
☆ you must book by email. Tell us which hotel you are staying at and wait for our confirmation (确认) email.
☆ Our tour guide will call you the night before the tour and tell you when we will meet the next morning.
The writer must be a _______.
A.visitor | B.waiter |
C.a tour guide (导游) | D.travel agent (代理人) |
The tourist will visit ______ places in Suzhou.
A.six | B.five | C.four | D.three |
What will they visit at 13:00?
A.The No.1 Silk Factory. |
B.Hanshan Temple. |
C.The Tiger Hill. |
D.The Humble Administrator’s Garden. |
If you want to book, you must________.
A.go to their office | B.call the tour guide |
C.send them a letter | D.send them an email |
The best title for this passage is “________”.
A.A Famous City, Suzhou | B.Suzhou Silk |
C.A one-day Suzhou Tour | D.Main sights in Suzhou |
Robots have come a long way since 15th century. We’ve got robots to build cars, carry heavy things, work in dangerous places and explore planets. But things haven’t stopped there.
In 1986, Honda made a robot called ASIMO. And now, it has been developed greatly. Standing at 130cm and weighing 54kg. ASIMO is very much like a small astronaut wearing a bag on the back. And he can walk, flight, climb and run fast. Isn’t it wonderful?
The world’s first robot teacher is Saya. With her human-like face, she can show expressions like happiness, surprise, sadness, dislike, fear and she can even smile or show anger at students, which look much like a real teacher’s. To do this, her rubber skin is pulled from the back with motors inside. And her eyes and mouth have wires(电线) too. She can also say some simple words like “hello” or “thank you”.
In the UK, the development of robots is exciting. The mini-robots will send food, clean floors, collect and throw away waste. These robots can open doors by themselves and stop if anything or anyone is in the way.
These mini-robots are very useful for controlling infection(传染). Usually clean and dirty work is done by the same person, but here, you’ll have robots that do”dirty work”, like collecting dirty sheets, or taking away hospital waste; and you’ll have robots that do”clean work”, like bringing meals or clean sheets to patients. The robots have separate work so there’s no way for infection, which is great. But of course, robots would not take the piece of humans, but would free up more time for nurses to be with patients.
But if this is what it’s like in 2011, what’s it going to be like to 2021?
In the following, which is ASIMO’s behavior?
A.Smiling at people, saying “hello”. |
B.Sending food or opening doors by himself |
C.Fighting, climbing or running fast |
D.Collecting waste for patients |
What makes Saya look real?
A.Her face and rich expressions | B.Her clothes and shoes |
C.Her walking and running speed | D.Her rich knowledge |
Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A.Robots have come a long way since 1986. |
B.The first robot teacher was made by Honda. |
C.Saya looks like a small astronaut. |
D.If anyone or anything is in the way, mini-robots will stop. |
The main idea of Paragraph 5 is that _______.
A.nurses would have more free time with patients |
B.robots would not take the place of humans |
C.dirty and clean work is always done by the same person |
D.mini-robots are useful for controlling infection |