Monty Robert’s father was a horse trainer. As a child, Monty often went from one farm to another with his father. Sometimes they didn’t have enough money to pay for food, but Monty still kept hoping to own a horse farm.
When he was in school, his teacher asked him to write a paper about his dream. He wrote a seven-page paper. He wanted to have a horse farm one day. He even drew a picture of a horse farm in the paper.
The next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later, he got his paper back. On the front page was a large red “F” with the words “See me after class”. So the boy did and asked his teacher:” Why did I get an F?” The teacher said: “This dream will not come true for a young boy like you. You need a lot of money to own a horse farm. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for a lot of things. There is no way you could ever do it.” Then the teacher added: “If you write this paper
again with a simpler dream, I will give you a good grade.”
After school he thought hard about it. At last, he decided to hand in the same paper, making no changes at all. He wrote: “You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.”
Many years later, Monty had his own large horse farm. His dream came true.
So don’t let anyone take away your dreams. Follow your dreams, no matter what they are.From Paragraph1, we learn that _______.
A. Monty’s family was poor
B. Monty’s father didn’t support him
C. Monty hoped to be a horse trainerWhat did his teacher ask him to do when he was in school?
A. To write a seven-page paper.
B. To draw a picture about his dream.
C. To write a paper about his dream.What was Monty’s attitude 态度 towards his paper?
A. Careless. B. Serious. C. Funny.Monty’s teacher gave him a red “F” because he thought ______.
A. Monty’s handwriting was too bad
B. Monty copied from another student
C. Monty’s dream was too hard for him to achieveWhat does the story want to tell us?
A. Follow a simple dream.
B. Never give up your dream.
C. Don’t take away others’ dreams.
Do you know why so many animals do not stay in one place? Birds, fish and other animals move from one place to another place at a certain time. They move for different reasons: most of them move to find food more easily, but others move to get away from places that are too crowded.
When cold weather comes, many birds move to warmer places to find food. Some fishes give birth in warm water and move to cold water to feed. The most famous migration is probably the migration of fish, which is called “salmon”(鲑鱼). This fish is born in fresh water but it travels many miles to salt water. There it spends its life. When it is old, it will return to its birthplace in fresh water. Then it gives birth and dies. In northern Europe, there is a kind of mouse. They leave their mountain homes when they become too crowded. They move down to the low land. Sometimes they move all the way to the seaside, and many of them are killed when they fall into the sea.
Recently, scientists have studied the migration of a kind of lobster(龙虾). Every year, when the season of the bad weather arrives, the lobsters get into a long line and start to walk across the floor of the ocean. Nobody knows why they do this, and nobody knows where they go. So, sometimes we know why humans and animals move from one place to another place, but at other times we don’t. Maybe living things just like to travel.
The reason for most of the animals to move is ________.
| A．to get away from un-crowded places | B．to find their own parents |
| C．to want to kill themselves | D．to find food more easily |
Where does young salmon(鲑鱼) spend its life?
| A．In fresh water. | B．In salt water. |
| C．In mountain homes. | D．In its birthplace. |
When do the lobsters(龙虾) begin to move another place?
| A．When their homes become too crowded. |
| B．When the season of the bad weather arrives. |
| C．When they want to give birth. |
| D．When their food is eaten up. |
The underlined word migration in the passage means ________.
| A．迁徙 | B．习性 |
| C．运动 | D．寻觅 |
Sadness and happiness are often talked about by people in their spare time. Most people want themselves to be happy for ever, but few know how to find happiness. Others say if you own lots of money and success, you will be happy. However, money and success alone do notbring lasting happiness. A famous a Greek thinker, Aristotle, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” That’s to say,we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much timethinking about the future. For example, getting into college or getting a good job, which we fail to enjoy thepresent. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping or help out with some things around the house for an elderly person.
If you do above, you will be happy.How many suggestions of happiness are mentioned in this passage?
| A．One. | B．Two. | C．Three. | D．Four. |
If you want to enjoy the simple things in life, you can ________.
| A．listen to your favorite music | B．remember some problems |
| C．think about getting into college | D．read a bad book |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
| A．Money and success alone do notbring you lasting happiness. |
| B．If you want to feel happier, you can go shopping for an elderly person. |
| C．Spending so much time thinking about the future can enjoy the present. |
| D．Active person may live a happier life than inactive person. |
What’s the main idea of this passage?
| A．How to live a happy life. | B．How to depend upon ourselves. |
| C．How to help the old people. | D．How to get a good job. |
Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That’s how thousands of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world.
The first Laughter Club was started in Mumbai, India, in 1995, by Dr Madan Kataria. “Children laugh about 300 times a day. Adults laugh between 7 and 15 times a day,” says Dr Kataria. “Everyone’s naturally good at laughing — it’s the universal (共同的) language.” There are now more than 500 Laughter Clubs in India and over 1,300 worldwide.
Many doctors are also interested in the effects of laughter on our health. According to a 5-year study at the UCLS School of Medicine in California, with laughing there is less stress in the body. Laughter improves our health against illness by about 40%.
So what happens at a Laughter Club? I went along to the nearest club in the south of London to find out. I was quite nervous at the beginning of the class. I had no interest in laughing with a group of strangers, and I was worried about looking stupid (愚蠢的). Our laughter teacher told us to clap our hands (拍手) and say “ho ho ho, ha ha ha” while looking at each other. Although we couldn’t tell the differences between fake laughter and real laughter, they still produced the same healthy effects.
Surprisingly, it worked! After ten minutes, everybody there was laughing for real and some people just couldn’t stop! At the end of the class I was shocked by how relaxed and comfortable I felt. So if you’re under stress, then start laughing. The passage is probably taken from ______________ .
| A．a storybook | B．a health magazine |
| C．a comic book | D．a travel magazine |
The writer was nervous at the beginning of the class because _______________ .
| A．he was not clever enough |
| B．he wasn’t interested in laughing at all |
| C．he wasn’t good at getting along with others |
| D．he knew no one there and was afraid it would look silly to laugh for no reason |
The underlined word “fake” probably means “___________” in Chinese.
| A．假的 | B．真诚的 |
| C．真的 | D．难堪的 |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
| A．People feel less stressed when they laugh. |
| B．Adults don’t laugh as often as children. |
| C．People who often laugh never fall ill in their lives. |
| D．The first Laughter Club was set up in Asia. |
Which is the BEST title for the passage?
| A．A 5-year study | B．Try laughing at Laughter Clubs |
| C．The first Laughter Club | D．A difficult language to learn |
The Malaysian government announced that Malaysian flight MH370 lost the contact with the Air Traffic Control the morning of March 8th. The flight at 00:41 a.m. that morning and planned to arrive in Beijing at 6:30 a.m. It carried 239 passengers, 154 Chinese. The passengers come from 14 countries and areas. Nobody knows what happened to the plane. Over twenty countries took part in it. On March 24, Prime Minister of Malaysia said that MH370 crashed in southern Indian Ocean and none of the passengers survived. When we heard the bad news, we were very sad. So far the plane wreckage(飞机残骸) yet. We hope they will find it soon.
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Uniforms, used for identifying people，are seen almost everywhere in the world. They are a part of everyday life. Let’s look at some of the reasons why people wear uniforms and the types of people that wear uniforms.
Many children have to wear a uniform at school. Boys and girls must wear the same coloured clothes and a school tie. There is often a school badge on the jacket or shirt. There are many reasons for having a school uniforms .Firstly, the uniforms shows that the children attend the same school . It is important for children to feel they belong to a school and that they identify with their school. Secondly, the uniform makes it easy for other people to tell which school the children go to . They know they must be on their best behaviour because people know which school they go to and the children are proud of their school. Thirdly, school uniforms are comfortable,smart clothing. Finally, it is cheaper for parents to buy one set of clothes for their child. Most parents cannot afford to buy lots of expensive, fashionable clothes for their children.
Recently a Beijing father sent in a question at an Internet forum(论坛) asking what “PK” meant.
“My family has been watching the ‘I Am the Singer’ singing competition TV programme. My little daughter asked me what ‘PK’ meant, but I had no idea,” explained the puzzled father.
To a lot of Chinese young people who have been playing games online, it is impossible not to know this term. In such Internet games, “PK” is short for “Player Kill”, in which two players fight until one ends the life of the other.
In the case of the “I Am the Singer” singing competition, “PK” was used to refer to the stage where two singers have to compete with each other for only one chance to go up in competition raking.
Like this father, Chinese teachers at Middle schools have also been finding their students using Internet jargons which are difficult to understand. A teacher from Tianjin asked her students to write the compositions with simple language, but they came up with a lot of Internet jargons that she didn’t understand.
“My ‘GG’ came back this summer from college. He told me I’ve grown up to be a ‘PLMM’. I loved to ‘FB’ with him together; he always took me to the ‘KPM’,” went one composition.
“GG” means Ge Ge (Chinese pinyin for brother). “PLMM” is Piao Liang Mei Mei (beautiful girl).“FB” means Fu Bai (corruption).“KPM” is short for KFC, Pizza Hut and McDonald’s.
Some specialists welcome Internet jargons as a new development in language. If you do not even know what a Kong Long (dinosaur, meaning an ugly looking femal) or a Qing Wa (frog, meaning an ugly looking male ) is, you will possibly be regarded as a CaiNiao!By writing the article, the writer tries to _________.
| A．explain some Internet jargons |
| B．suggest common Internet jargons |
| C．laugh at the Beijing father |
| D．draw our attention to Internet jargons |
What does the underlined word Internet jargons mean?
| A．Internet language | B．Internet action |
| C．Internet behavior | D．Internet fashion |
What does the writer think about the word “PK”?
| A．Fathers can’t possibly know it. |
| B．The daughter should understand it. |
| C．Online game players may know it. |
| D．“I Am the Singer” shouldn’t have used it. |
The example of the Beijing father and the Tianjin teacher are used to show that Internet jargons____.
| A．are used not only online | B．can be understood very well |
| C．are welcomed by all the people | D．cause trouble to our mother tongue |
What would be the best title for the passage?
| A．A Puzzled Father! | B．Do You Speak Internet English? |
| C．Keep away from Internet English! | D．Kong Long or Qing Wa? |
Fashion is a term commonly used to describe a style of clothing worn by most people of a country. A fashion usually keeps popular for 1-3 years and then is replaced by another fashion. Even though there are a lot of changes in fashion, most people do not easily hope for the changes.
Nowadays more and more young people prefer following the fashion. On this phenomenon(现象), different people have different opinions. It is held that one should follow the fashion so as not to be looked down or seem strange. But it is also held that one should have his or her own judgement(判断).
Those who hold the first opinion think that society is progessing and one should get used to the changes. In their opinions, if everyone always follows the old fashion, there won’t be any change and naturally there won’t be much progress. However, those who hold the second view think that one shouldn’t follow the fashion without having his or her own judgement and characters.
As for me, I agree with the second opinion. Of course, it’s good for people to keep up with the fashion, but this is not to say that people should follow the fashion blindly(盲目地). If all the people follow the same fashion, there will be no variety and the whole society will be boring.. The second paragraph mainly tells us ________.
| A．what the fashon is about |
| B．different people have different opinions about the fashion |
| C．whether one should follow the fashion or not |
| D．more and more young people prefer following the fashion |
According to those who hold the first view, why should one follow the fashion?
| A．One should follow the fashion so that they won’t be looked down. |
| B．One should follow the fashion so that society is progressing. |
| C．One should follow the fashion so that people will have their own judgement. |
| D．One should follow the fashion so that society will be boring. |
.We can tell from the story that the writer thinks we should _________.
| A．keep up with the same fashion |
| B．be against the fashion |
| C．say nothing about the fashion |
| D．follow the fashion by our own judgement |
What is the best title for the passage?
| A．Hope For Fashion | B．Have Your Own Judgement |
| C．How to follow the fashion | D．Two ideas about the fashion |
We have a nice and big classroom. There is a big blackboard on the wall. There are three pictures on the wall, too. There are six windows in the wall.
There are nineteen boys and eighteen girls in our class. There are thirty-seven small desks and chairs in the room. They are all for the students. There is a big desk for the teachers.
根据短文内容判断下列句子正误，正确的写A，错误的写BWe have a very small classroom.
We have a big blackboard on the wall.
There are three big windows and six pictures.
There are nineteen girls in our class.
There are thirty-seven students in our class.
It’s hard to make friends if you stay at home by yourself all the time. Get out of the house and do things that will put you in touch with(接触) other people. It’s easier to make friends when you have similar interests.
Don’t be afraid to show people what you’re really good at. Talk about the things you like and do best. People will be interested in you if there is something interesting about you.
Look at people in the eye when you talk to them. That way, they’ll find it easier to talk to you, or people may think you’re not interested in them and may stop being interested in you.
Be a good listener. Let people talk about themselves before talking about “me, me, me”. Ask lots of questions. Show an interest in their answers.
Try to make friends with the kind of people you really like, respect (尊敬) and admire (羡慕)—not just with those who are easy to meet. Be friendly with a lot of people. That way, you’ll have a bigger group of people to choose from and have more chances for making friends.How can we have more friends, get in touch with other people or stay at home?
___________________________________________________________________________When Jim talks to people, he always looks right, left, or at the floor. Do you think it’s right? Why or why not?
___________________________________________________________________________Cindy always talks about herself when she talks to other people. What advice do you think she needs to follow?
___________________________________________________________________________What should you do if you want to have more chances for making friends?
___________________________________________________________________________What’s the main idea of the passage? (请自拟一句作答)
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April Fool’s Day is supposed to be a day to play jokes on others in hopes of getting a good laugh and making one feel like a fool. However, the April Fool’s Day of 2014 was quite different for my mom and me.
That day my friend Jimmy and I were playing a game. I had dropped down from a bar (横木) many times in the past without ever having a problem, but that day the simple act of dropping to the ground became a nightmare (噩梦). I broke my arm.
Jimmy’s dad heard my crying and rushed out to see what was going on. When he saw the problem he quickly put me into his truck and went inside to telephone my mom and let her know he would take me to hospital. As that day was April Fool’s Day, Mom was not buying it and really thought all this was a big joke. Mom was finally convinced by Jimmy’s mom. When she saw me, she broke down in tears because she felt so bad –she originally thought this was just a big prank (恶作剧).
I guess one could compare this to the story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Since I had pulled pranks before, it is no wonder that my mom didn’t believe it. I as well as my mom was made to look like a fool that day. We both learned a valuable lesson.What happened to the writer on the April Fool’s Day of 2014?
| A．He dreamed a terrible dream. |
| B．He was hurt by Jimmy. |
| C．He had an accident. |
| D．He fooled his mom with his friend. |
Why did Jimmy’s dad phone the writer’s mom?
| A．Because he wanted to play a joke on her. |
| B．Because he wanted her to go to the hospital to pay the money. |
| C．Because he wanted to see how deeply she loved her son. |
| D．Because he wanted to inform her of the accident. |
From the passage we can infer that _________.
| A．the writer’s mom didn’t care much about him |
| B．the writer was a dishonest person |
| C．the writer won’t pull pranks as before |
| D．the writer will lose interest in games |
| Stay Fitness Club—the Club with a Difference Get off the sofa! It’s summer! Let’s spring into action! We want to help you get fit and stay fit. Join our fitness club and become a member. Then, you can enjoy our classes for free. You can enroll（注册） for as many classes manage. We offer classes in: Yoga Indoor cycling Dancing Taekwondo Chinese kong fu We also have fantastic facilities（设施）：  Machines—They use the very latest technology. Changing room—There are excellent showers and lockers to keep your things safe. Lounge area—You can relax and enjoy a cooling drink and a healthy snack. The membership fee（会费）is very low. You can pay weekly or monthly. It is up to you. When you have paid the fee, you can come as often as you want. Our friendly staff（工作人员）will be glad to answer your questions. Come to Stay Fitness Club. You are never too old or too young to start a fitness programme. Look after you body and it will look after you! |
There are ______ kinds of classes in Stay Fitness Club.
| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．eight |
Members can ______ in the lounge area.
| A．have a rest | B．use machines |
| C．store things | D．change clothes |
What can we know about the club?
| A．It offers free classes. |
| B．It is open for 24 hours. |
| C．It has experienced staff. |
| D．It is for people of all ages. |
The passage is ________.
A, a diary B. a poster
C. a menu D. a letter.
How do you spend your time at school? Do you know how students in other countries study every day? Here are the studying ways in some western schools.
American Students
American students spend seven hours in their schools every day. And the day is divided（划分） into classes of about 40 to 50 minutes. Students study English , history, math, science, art and foreign languages. They go to listen to different lessons taught by different teachers in different classrooms. After class they learn job skills. Sometimes they study by working in an office, a hospital or other places one day a week.
German Students
German students love practicing. Lots of schools have lessons for only half a day. They spend most time practicing. Teachers give students enough freedom. Students may try all kinds of ideas they have. They begin to plan what they will do in the future and work hard at a young age.
French Students
French students like independence（独立） and freedom . Their school life is very relaxing and interesting. When they have tests, they may have snacks. For example, they can put a few desks together, and put some peanuts （花生）or candies on them.
根据短文内容，简要回答下列问题：How many hours do American students spend at school every day?
Where can American students study besides in the classrooms?
What do German students like?
How long do lots of schools have lessons in Germany?
How is French students’ school life?
Oxford University, said that time spent on homework showed the influence of the school—if children were expected to do homework and if they enjoy their subjects. “That’s one of the reasons Indian and Chinese children do better. They put more time in it.” he added.
It’s also reported that students who enjoyed school got better results. It is suggested that children aged 5 to 7 should be given one-hour homework a week, half an hour a night for 7 to 11-year-olds, two hours a night for 14 to 16-year-olds.
“Headteachers should make their own homework policy (规定),” the government says.Idian and Chinese children do better in their lessons. Why?
| A．Because they put more time in it. |
| B．Because they live in school all day. |
| C．Because they have little homework. |
| D．Because they like school better than homework. |
It is suggested that 5 to 7-year-old children should be given ______.
| A．one-hour homework a night | B．half an hour homework a night |
| C．Two- hour homework a week | D．one-hour homework a week |
From the passage, we can know that ______.
| A．Students should become interested in their results. |
| B．Headteachers should make their own homework policy. |
| C．Parents should encourage their children to do more homework. |
| D．Students should do homework as much as possible. |
A smart diet, a healthy life
No matter how old your kids are, you can take steps to improve a healthy diet and to encourage good eating habits.
Tip One: Family Meals
Family meals are nice for both parents and kids. Children like to guess what they are going to have and parents get the chance to introduce new foods to children. Parents can also use the mealtime as a chance to talk with their kids about their life.
Tip Two: Healthy Snacks(零食)
Kids, especially younger ones, will eat mostly what can get at home. That’s why it’s important to have enough healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt and whole-grain biscuits.
Tip Three: Being a Good Example
The best way for you to encourage healthy eating is to eat well yourself. Kids will follow the
lead of the adults they see every day. By eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding fast food and sweet drinks, you are sending the right message.
Tip Four: No Shouts about Food
Parents might find themselves shouting at children to get them to have healthy foods in front of them. This in fact can make children dislike what they are asked to eat. You need to work a bit on different cooking methods(方式，方法).
Tip Five: Get Kids Included(参与)
Most kids will enjoy making the decision about food. Talk to them about making choices and planning a healthy meal. It can help them to make good decisions on their own about the foods they want to eat. What is the author’s attitude(态度) toward snacks?
| A．Snacks shouldn’t be eaten. |
| B．Healthy snacks can be accepted. |
| C．Kids can only have snacks at home. |
| D．It’s not necessary to have snacks at home. |
The best way for parents to encourage a healthy diet is ________.
| A．to have family meals | B．to eat healthy snacks |
| C．to be a good example | D．to get kids included |
What does the underlined phrase “ the right message” mean?
| A．Being a good cook. | B．Healthy eating |
| C．Eating fast food. | D．Cooking at home. |
According to Tip Four, what should parents do if kids refuse to eat healthy food?
| A．Explain how healthy it is. |
| B．Try cooking it in a different way |
| C．Never cook the same food. |
| D． Ask kids to get used to its taste. |
Why should parents get kids included when they make the decision about food?
| A．To let kids eat anything they like. |
| B．To help kids become a wonderful cook. |
| C．To help kids make good choices by themselves. |
| D．To set a good example of eating healthy food. |
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