初中英语

We are told breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and dinner the most enjoyable. But what about lunch? In today’s fast-paced society, not many people take time to enjoy this midday meal. We just take a quick salad, or buy a sandwich and eat at our computers. Sometimes, if there is a deadline around the corner, we just give up lunch. The development of technology hasn’t done our eating habits much good, either. We are constantly distracted(分神) by e-mails, social media, 24-hour news, and hand-held electronic devices.
Long working hours can cause all kinds of health problems. Employers should encourage workers to take time off for lunch. This is because long lunch breaks can benefit both people and society. To take a lunch break is to slow down and gain some views. A break from work allows us to think cleverly and outside the box. It also puts our daily tasks into a wider context(环境).
What we eat at lunch is also important. A fast-food lunch is more harmful than not having lunch at all. And it’s not just about calories and unhealthy food. Recent studies show that fast food also has negative effects on how we think. However, if we sit down at a proper restaurant and chat leisurely with colleagues, we are more likely to slow down and talk about something that hardly can be  achieved in a noisy and crowded fast food chain.
Do many people take time to enjoy the midday meal?
 
What can cause all kinds of health problems?
 
Why should employers encourage workers to take time off for lunch?
 
Which is more harmful, having a fast-food lunch or not having lunch at all?

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Whenever the sun dropped and the blue sky came up, my father and I used to climb the mountain near my house. Walking together, my father and I used to have a lot of conversations through which I learned lessons from his experiences. He always told me, “You should have goals like climbing the mountain.” Without the mountain-climbing that we both enjoyed, we couldn’t have enough time to spend together because my father was very busy. I really got a lot from mountain-climbing. It gave me time to talk with my father and to be in deep thought as well as develop my patience (耐力).
Once we climbed a very high mountain. It was so challenging for me because I was only ten years old. During the first few hours of climbing, I enjoyed the flowers and trees, and the birds’ singing, but as time passed, I got a pain in both of my legs. I wanted to quit climbing. In fact, I hated it at that moment, but my father said to me, “You can always see a beautiful sky at the top of the mountain, but you can’t see it before you reach the top. Only there at the top, can you see all of the nice things, just like in life.”
At that time, I was too young to understand his words. But later after that, I got new hope and confidence . I found myself standing at the top of the sky, which was as clear as crystal (水晶).
The passage tells us that mountain-climbing was ________ for Father and Son.

A.hard B.enjoyable
C.painful D.comfortable

The word “quit” in the passage means “________”.

A.carry on B.put off
C.give up D.pick up

Which of the following is similar in meaning to the father’s words in the second paragraph?

A.You will get all you need at the top of the mountain.
B.The sky is always as clear as crystal.
C.You can find life is full of nice things.
D.Never give up half-way.

We can infer (推断) from the last paragraph that ________.

A.the writer was very successful in his life
B.the writer didn’t reach the top of the mountain
C.though the writer was young, he could understand his father
D.the writer used to stop half-way when he climbed the mountain

The best title for the passage is“________”.

A.Reaching the Top of the Mountain
B.Enjoy the Beautiful Views
C.Conversations between Father and Son
D.Father and I
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For many people, the Zhijiang Dong autonomous county(自治县), Huaihua city, in Central China’s Hunan province is famous for its role in China’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression(1937-45) and World War II.
Located in the west of Hunan, the county is close to the border with Guizhou province,
and is a well-known transportation hub(中心;中枢). It also acted as important military base(军事基地) in the fight against the Japanese.
Zhijiang was the home of the American Volunteer Group, or “Flying Tigers”: the
legendary squadron(空军中队) of pilots from the United States that helped the Chinese forces fight the occupiers(侵略者), and made an impressive contribution to the ultimate(最终的) victory. It was also the first place where representatives(有代表性的) of the Japanese Imperial Army signed a document of unconditional surrender(无条件投降) to China.
The surrender was signed on Aug 21,1945, about three weeks before Yasuji Okamura, the commander-in-chief of Japan’s China Expeditionary Army, signed the Japanese Instrument of Surrender in Nanjing on Sep.9.
“Japan’s surrender in Zhijiang marked the first time in the modern era that Japan was
presented as the loser in a war with China.” said Wu Jianhong, curator(馆长)  of the
county’s Memorial Hall of the Victory over Japan.
Where is Zhijiang Dong autonomous county?
A. In the west of China.
B. In the west of Hunan province.
C. In the west of Guizhou province.
What is Zhinjiang famous for ?
A. Its delicious food.
B. Its friendly people.
C.Its important role in history.
Which is NOT true about the “Flying Tiger”?
A. It was an American Volunteer Group that helped the Chinese forces.
B. It was an American Volunteer Group that helped the Japanese forces.
C. There were many pilots from the United States in the “Flying Tigers”.
Which document was signed the earliest?
A. The surrender signed in Zhijiang county.
B. The surrender signed in Nanjing.
C. The surrender signed aboard the battleship USS Missouri.
How many years ago did Chinese win the war against Japanese?
A. 37 years ago.
B. 70 years ago.
C. 45 years ago.

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Many of us don’t pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes(基因) and aging. Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eye-sight from UV rays.
Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamin A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.
All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person’s eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.
__________ is the most important way to protect our eyes.

A.Natural eye care
B.Taking medicine
C.Seeing a doctor
D.Being happy all the time

All the following causes can lead to bad eyesight except__________ .

A.genes B.height C.reading D.computers

What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?

A.Eat healthy foods.
B.Clean the eyes by using cold water.
C.Wear a pair of sunglasses.
D.Have a rest after working for a while.

What do the underlined word “aging” mean?

A.doing differently
B.blaming seriously
C.becoming old
D.disagreeing with
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Much has been said and written recently about heroes, mainly because many people think we have too few of them. There are many different kinds of heroes, but they all seem to have two things in common. First, heroes, by their actions, show the great possibilities of human nature. Second, heroes can also stand the test of time, and their achievements will not be easily forgotten. Because of these good points, we need to choose our heroes carefully.
Olympic sports star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who is believed to be a hero, warns young people to be careful of making athletes heroes. She hopes that if someone tries to copy her, it will be because she has achieved her goals by working hard. Joyner-Kersee says that a hero should be someone who has an influence on another person’s life.
Poet Maya Angelou believes that a hero encourages people to treat others well and to be concerned about the greater good. A hero should show politeness, courage, patience, and strength all the time. A hero should encourage others to follow him with actions that improve the world, even if only in small ways.
Author Daniel Boorstin suggests that, “Celebrities are people who make news, but heroes are people who make history.” Thus, if a person is truly worthy to be called a hero, he or she will not be soon forgotten.
We all need heroes. We need to be able to respect people who have been there, done that, and succeeded. Many times the greatest heroes are the people we deal with every day — relatives(亲戚), friends, and neighbors — who will keep going when it is easier to give up. The parent who puts her or his family ahead of herself or himself, the teacher who will make more money at another job but chooses to help others — all these people can be considered as heroes. A hero quietly and continuously sets a good example, an example that inspires others to follow.
Joyner-Kersee hopes that young people ______.

A.will work hard B.will become heroes
C.will follow her D.will achieve her goal

The underlined word “celebrities” in Paragraph 4 means ______.

A.volunteers B.reporters
C.sports players D.famous people

From the passage we know that ______.

A.there are fewer heroes than before
B.many common people set examples to us
C.heroes should be polite, patient and famous
D.heroes have to reach the standard required for them

The best title for this passage is ______.

A.What Heroes Do B.Who Are Heroes
C.How Heroes Live D.Where Heroes are
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Have you ever heard of the group Westlife? Maybe you have, but I’m sure many of you don’t know very much about it.
Westlife is an Irish boy band group, which was made up of 6 boys in the beginning and called IOU. The group quickly became popular with young people thanks to their song Swear It Again, which was at the top of the UK charts (排行榜) in April 1999.
Chinese fans got their first chance to see Westlife on March 6th, 2006 in Beijing. Although the four-member group has been singing pop for seven years, the young boys have all since grown up and their songs are still very popular. When they performed in Beijing, Westlife released (发行) their new album Face to Face in China. Face to Face has been at the top of the British charts for a long time. The album’s most popular song You Raise Me Up mixes traditional Irish music with pop music.
Although hip-hop is quite popular among the young, Westlife has no plans to change. They said, “Hip-hop is for the young, but pop can be enjoyed by moms who are busy cooking meals and raising the kids.
Westlife is from _________.

A.America B.China
C.Ireland D.Germany

The number of people in the group __________ between 1999 and 2006.

A.went from 6 to 4 B.went from 4 to 6
C.went from 5 to 4 D.didn’t change

What happened on March 6th, 2006?

A.Chinese fans fell in love with Westlife.
B.Chinese fans were first introduced to Westlife.
C.Chinese fans first heard Westlife’s songs.
D.Chinese fans could see Westlife in Beijing.

Which of the following is Not true about Westlife’s new album Face to Face?

A.Swear It Again is one of the songs in the album.
B.You Raise Me Up mixes traditional Irish music with pop music.
C.The new album came out in 2006.
D.Face to Face was popular in Britain.

What style of music does Westlife make?

A.Hip-hop music B.Pop music
C.Rock music D.Classical music
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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
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Before Christmas Mr Smith broke his right leg and had to stay in hospital. When he was there, he always asked his doctor when he could go home. He didn’t like to spend Christmas in hospital. Though the doctor did his best, Mr  Smith didn’t get better. So on Christmas Day he was still in hospital. He spent a bad day in bed thinking that he missed a lot of fun on such a happy day.
The next day the doctor told him that he might be well enough to leave hospital in time for the New Year. Mr  Smith was very happy to think that he would spend New Year’s Day outside hospital. Soon Mr  Smith left hospital and on New Year’s Eve he went to a party. He enjoyed himself there. But he drank too much. On his way home that night, he had a fall and broke his left leg. What a unlucky man he was!
Mr Smith spent Christmas Day in hospital because ______.

A.he like to
B.his wife told him to
C.he broke his left leg
D.he had to

Mr. Smith felt ______ on Christmas Day.

A.happy B.sad
C.better D.well

Mr Smith would have to spend New Year’s Day ______.

A.at home B.at a party
C.in hospital D.outside hospital
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mr father woke me up early one summer morning when I was fourteen and announced(宣布): “Get up, you’re going with me to cut the grass in the garden.”
The idea that my father thought I was old enough to help him in his business made me feel proud and excited. From sunup to sundown, my father, my younger brother and I worked in the large garden. By the end of the day I was too tired to say a word but I felt good. This was my first time to help my father in his business. I got $ 6 for my work that day.
One day my father found some leaves I had missed and pulled me aside. “Take away these leaves!” he said, “and don’t make me have to tell you to do it again.” The message was clear. Today I value(珍视) the importance of doing a job well the first time. It will never fail to impress(给……留下印象) the person you are working for.
After two years, my father told me and my brother that he felt we were old enough to cut the grass by ourselves. Every Saturday during my last two years of high school, we set off early in the morning with the same strong wish we had gained while working under our father.
Looking after the garden was neither exciting nor high paying, but that didn’t matter. It taught me that any job was a good job and that whatever I was paid was more than I had before.
A newspaper reporter once asked me how someone could possibly live with hard work and low pay. “If you’re only thinking about hard work and money, you probably don’t want to do any better than you are doing.” I answered. In every job, from cutting the grass to washing dishes, I’ve learned much. I’ve learned something that helps me in my next job.
If you work hard enough, you can learn from any job you do.
The writer felt proud and cited when he was asked to cut the grass because he thought __________.

A.he could cut the grass himself
B.he could make much money
C.he could enjoy sunup and sundown
D.he could help his family

The word “message” in the passage probably refers to(指) __________.

A.not leaving leaves behind
B.giving no excuse for your mistakes
C.doing a good job at the very beginning
D.missing things which can be found out

When the writer finished high school, maybe he was __________ years old.

A.fourteen B.eighteen C.twenty D.twenty-two

Which of the following does the writer probably think is the most important?

A.Keeping learning from any job you had.
B.Asking no money for work.
C.Finishing work as quickly as possible.
D.Keeping looking for different jobs.

The writer probably thinks his father is __________.

A.lazy B.helpful C.careless D.funny
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