I made an important decision when I was in Junior 3.
Before I made that decision, I was one of the boys who tried too hard to act as an adult. I didn't know that only kids want to show themselves as adults.
I didn't listen to my parents and teachers, and my grades became poor. Then came the high school entrance exam.
At the turning point of my life, my mom wanted to have a conversation with me. I wanted to turn it down but when I looked at her eyes, I felt I couldn't refuse. Instead of asking me to study hard, to my surprise, Mom just asked what I wanted to do in the future. Without thinking too much, I just said I would like to study hard.
Mom smiled and asked again: “I asked: what do you WANT to do？”
I never seriously thought about the question. So, I kept silent.
“Whether you want to go on studying or enter the society, ” she went on, “it is your own decision. Your life should be decided by you, not by anyone else, including me.” After saying that, she had tears in her eyes.
For the first time in my life, I was asked to make my own decision. I sat in my chair and thought about myself, my life and what kind of person I wanted to become.
It took me what seemed to be ages to make the biggest decision so far in my life—I wanted to be a man who makes a difference in the world. To achieve that, I needed to study hard.
The path to my future became clear to me. I didn't act rebelliously any more. With passion in my heart, I studied hard. Now, I'm one of the best students in the class.
Thanks to that decision, I have become what I am today.
1. When did the boy make an important decision?| A．When he was in Junior 3. | B．When he was in high school. |
| C．A year ago. | D．When he was 17. |
| A．乘客 | B．激情 | C．传递 | D．反对 |
| A．She taught the boy the importance of study. | B．She had a big fight with the boy. |
| C．She had a conversation with the boy. | D．She told the boy to study hard. |
| A．The boy's grades were poor before he made the decision. |
| B．The boy's mother didn't force him to study hard. |
| C．He wanted to make a difference in the world. |
| D．The boy's mother made a decision for the boy. |
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Grandpa’s shop was full of well-oiled and carefully-kept tools. Whenever he used something, he put it back in exactly the right place. He had rules about how he treated his tools, because he hated buying something new if the old one still worked. He also made sure to clean up each time he worked on something.
It wasn’t too fun cleaning up, but it was nice to watch him cut boards to exact lengths. It was nice to see the drill put in holes for screws(螺丝) to go in cleanly. It was like being a doctor, but with wood. The best part of building was seeing all the pieces come together in the final form.
The last steps always included lacquer or paint, to help protect Grandpa’s hard work from the weather. His birdhouses lasted for years. If he didn’t coat them properly, the sun and rain would turn the wood gray and weak in a short period of time. No, he always made sure to do things right. Even if he put rocks or other cute decorations on them, it was done right and made to last.
Grandpa was a hard worker, but he was also smart and generous. He let Leigh keep the birdhouses sometimes, but only if he got to help hang it up or set the post for it. It had to be done just right, after all.
The birdhouses were a great way to learn about woodworking, hard work, taking care of what you have, and about birds. The best thing about building birdhouses was that Leigh spent some time with Grandpa.
1. What’s the best title for the text?
| A．Long-lasting Birdhouses |
| B．Birdhouses Making |
| C．Birdhouses, Home for Birds |
| D．Grandpa’s Birdhouses |
| A．Listening to Grandpa’s advice. |
| B．Helping Grandpa on his birdhouses. |
| C．Spending some time with Grandpa. |
| D．Learning about woodworking and birds. |
| A．was a very good carpenter |
| B．lived a very hard life |
| C．didn’t care about cleaning up |
| D．kept thousands of birds |
【推荐2】They Love You More than You Know
Do you hesitate to ask your friends and family for help because you don’t want to be a burden? Don’t be afraid to ask; they want to be there to help you as you have been there for them. Researchers found that we are appreciated and cared for more than we know. They want to be the supportive friend for you, but what you have to do is trust them.
Strength comes from your weakness and being able to step outside of your pride, your protective shell, your fear and say. “I need help.” Strength comes from letting go of what you've been taught, the way you’ve been raised, and knowing that sometimes you need a friend alongside you
Sometimes you need a little guidance or a bit of advice from someone who actually knows their fields.
There are people in your world who do actually care about you.
| A．But you have to hide it. |
| B．Everyone will need some help. |
| C．It might be scary, but it is worth it. |
| D．And they want to offer a helping hand. |
| E．It is so easy for people to ignore their need for help |
| F．They can be a doctor, a librarian, or even a grocery store clerk. |
| G．The friend may help carry those burdens weighing you down for so long |
【推荐3】How to Teach Respect
Respect is one of the most important, fundamental skills a child can ever learn. A sense of respect is important for succeeding in school, holding down a job, and having adult relationships.
You should set a good example to your kids. When it comes to teaching children respect, it all boils down to this. Children are easily affected by what they see.
You should encourage activities that require sharing and cooperation. One of the reasons that respect is so important is that it's needed to form helpful friendships and relationships with others. Teach your children that respect allows them to build bridges by giving them fun opportunities to work with teammates and partners toward a mutual (共同的) goal. If they get rude, warn them.
You should control your own negative emotions. Children don't have the argumentative skills that adults do.
| A．You should be patient |
| B．If they keep it up, end the activity |
| C．You should read some stories about respect to your kids |
| D．Using your own behavior to teach your kids needs much time |
| E．The number one place that children learn respect is in the home |
| F．Losing your temper can be a scary, confusing experience for them |
| G．In addition, they naturally look up to their parents and imitate them |
“You see ,” she began, speaking slowly and carefully, “each person who works must pay part of his or her salary (薪水)to the government. If you make a high salary, your taxes are high．If you don’t make much money, your taxes are low.”
“Is that clear ?” she asked. “Does everyone understand the meaning of income tax ?” The students nodded. “ Are there any questions ?” she asked. The students shook their heads.
“Very good !” she said. “Now, I would like you to take a piece of paper and write a short paragraph on the subject of income tax.”
Little Joey was a slow learner. He had lots of problems with spelling and grammar, but this time he at least seemed to understand the task. He took his pen and after a few minutes, he handed the teacher the following composition :
Once I had a dog. His name was Tax.
I opened the door and in come Tax.
1. The teacher was trying to explain one day.
| A．the basic principles of the income tax |
| B．how the government works |
| C．everyone should pay income tax |
| D．how much tax one should pay for his income |
| A．all the students shook their heads |
| B．many of the students were still puzzled |
| C．not all the students understood the meaning of income tax |
| D．a few students disagreed with their teacher |
| A．to say something about income tax |
| B．to answer some questions on income tax |
| C．to write a composition on “income tax” |
| D．to explain the principle of income tax |
| A．was clever |
| B．understood what the teacher said |
| C．was not clever enough |
| D．did as what he was told to do |
【推荐2】Art education is important. It serves a critical (关键的) role in boosting intelligence and academic performance and gives students an important creative outlet (表达途径).
Cognitive (认知) Skills
Analytical Skills
Art classes teach students to deal with a problem using a variety of approaches.
Art provides children with an outlet for their emotions. Teachers surveyed about- the impact of art in the classroom emphasized that art classes helped kids develop strong social skills and a healthy outlet for emotions. Art can be particularly helpful for children who struggle with difficult emotions or have a hard time talking about their feelings.
Different Learning Styles
Children each have their own learning styles; while one child might thrive in a lecture setting, another might spend his time doodling in class.
| A．Thinking Mode |
| B．Emotional Outlet |
| C．This teaches analytical and critical thinking skills |
| D．Art education gives children another approach to learning |
| E．Art classes can raise students’ scores on standardized tests |
| F．Their different needs and learning styles created many problems |
| G．These skills can help children develop novel approaches to problems |
【推荐3】
Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc... Then decide a good, regular time for studying.
Make good use of your time in class.
Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes, preview the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day, and read that material.
Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don’t pass a test, so don’t be over worried.
| A．There are other methods that might help you with your studying. |
| B．Maybe you are an average student. |
| C．Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says. |
| D．No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard. |
| E．Don’t forget to set aside enough time for entertainment. |
| F．Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class. |
| G．This will help you understand the next class. |
“Yes, he should be praised and we must write a letter to the company,” said a second passenger. “That's right,”another lady said, “I wish a newspaper reporter were here so that more people could learn from this conductor.”
Just then a gentleman who looked like a teacher turned to the conductor and said, “Excuse me, but can I know your name, please? Your excellent service must be praised...”
Before he could open his mouth, the three-year-old child sitting on the young woman's lap interrupted, “I know his name. I call him Dad.”
1. One passenger suggested writing a letter to the company to ______ .
| A．make a demand for more buses | B．thank the conductor for his good service |
| C．criticize the conductor for his rude behavior | D．invite a newspaper reporter to write about the conductor |
| A．A teacher. | B．A newspaper reporter. |
| C．Not known from the story. | D．The conductor's friend from his company. |
| A．the gentleman | B．the conductor |
| C．the middle-aged man | D．the three-year-old child |
| A．has changed his attitude towards his work |
| B．has now been kind and polite to all passengers |
| C．has not changed his rude behavior to passengers |
| D．has now been kind and polite to women with children |
【推荐2】My sisters and I have a secret beach of our own. It's our magic beach. We go there most days. Not far from our house, it's just at the end of the path that runs by our house. The sand is smooth and white, and the water is clear and warm. The days are sunny.
My sisters and i are the only ones who play there. At our magic beach, we play in the sand for hours, digging and building with buckets and spades, unbeatable castles and towers. We search in the clear, warm pools, staring at starfish, crabs and tiny fish. Sometimes, we are fearsome pirates (海盗) coming ashore to bury treasure. Sometimes, we pretend that we are lost on a “lonely island”. We don't wait to be rescued. No! We rescue ourselves. Girls are tough! Girls are clever!
The best thing about our beach is that it's magical. Really magical. One night, when both my sisters and I were on the beach, something really special happened. Sparks (火花) flew out from our feet every time we moved. If we stamped hard, then big sparks flew. Blue sparks! Yellow sparks! This was magic. We knew it! The magic was everywhere. My father said that it was just little, tiny creatures that had been washed ashore. “It’s just nature, Jane,” he said. For just a moment I felt disappointed. Then I wondered how such small creatures could give so much beautiful light. “I guess that’s the best kind of magic,” I replied.
1. Where is the magic beach?| A．On a sandy island. | B．Not far from a river. |
| C．Near Jane’s house. | D．Along the path. |
| A．They hide in their castles. |
| B．The find their own way out. |
| C．They ask their parents for help. |
| D．They wait for someone to come. |
| A．Sea sand. | B．Their imagination. |
| C．The stars. | D．Small animals. |
【推荐3】Devon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to know exactly where she’s been while she’s on her worldwide vacation in a special way. The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right leg amputated (截肢) at the age of four. Although the amputation caused inconvenience for Gallagher early on, she now sees it as nothing short of inspiration for living her best life.
To spread that message. Gallagher has gone to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the world, but instead of simply using a geo-tag(地理位置标签), she writes her location on her artificial leg before taking a picture.
Now she has been taking pictures across the Continent, which show her cycling over the canal in Amsterdam relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, posing with a waffle in Brussels, taking in the beautiful Parthenon temple in Athens and enjoying a river ride in Budapest, all with the well-known locations written on her artificial leg.
“I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the design on it. One day I had a sudden thought to get a chalk-board,” Gallagher said. “My mum and grandmother didn’t like the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.”
Gallagher said people often stare when she’s writing on her leg, but once she shares the photos, she receives only positive feedback(反馈), “My leg hasn’t stopped me from doing anything I’ve wanted to do,” she said. “I don’t know if it’s my determination to prove to myself that I can do it, anyway, I’ve been able to keep up with people at my age and lead a pretty great life.”
Gallagher shows us that you should never let anything stand in the way of your dreams. And if life gives you an artificial leg, make art.
1. What message did Gallapher want to spread in her special way?| A．She enjoys her travelling across the globe. |
| B．She suffers little from her leg’s amputation. |
| C．she looks on her misfortune as another form of blessing. |
| D．She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online. |
| A．the continent | B．the pictures | C．the leg | D．the location |
| A．helpful and ambitious | B．friendly and generous |
| C．determined and creative | D．independent and sensible |
| A．Never Too Late to share | B．A Special Artificial Leg |
| C．An Outstanding Photographer | D．Gallagher’s Summer Holidays |
【推荐1】Londoners are great readers. They buy large numbers of newspapers, magazines and books-especially paperbacks, which are still cheap in spite of ever-increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy “proper” books, too, printed on good paper.
There are many streets in London containing bookshops. Perhaps the best known of these is Charing Cross Road in the very heart of London. Here bookshops of all sorts and sizes are to be found, from the famous one which is said to be “the biggest bookshop in the world” to the dusty little places which seem to have been left over from Dickens’ time. Some of these shops stock or will make efforts to get any kind of books, but many of them specialize in second-hand books, in art books, in foreign books, in books on economics, politics or any other subjects about which books may be written. One shop in this area specializes only in books about ballet.
Although it may be the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books, Charing Cross Road is not the cheapest. For really cheap second-hand books, collectors must go to Farringdon Road, in the East Central district of London. Here there is nothing so impressive as bookshops. The booksellers come along each morning and put lots of books onto small hand-carts (手推车) which line the streets. The collectors, some professionals and some amateurs (业余爱好者), who have been waiting for them, run quickly towards the books. In places like this one can still, sometimes, pick up for a few pence an old book that may be worth many pounds.
1. “Londoners are great readers” means that _________.| A．Londoners are great because they read many books | B．Only great readers live in London |
| C．Londoners are readers who read only great books | D．Londoners read a lot |
| A．is in the suburbs of London | B．is famous for its bookshops |
| C．contains only big shops | D．is the cheapest place for Londoners to buy books |
| A．It is the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books. |
| B．Cheap second-hand books can be found there. |
| C．It is in the West Central district of London. |
| D．Few people like to buy books there. |
| A．bookshops in London | B．the biggest bookshop in the world |
| C．Charing Cross Road | D．Londoners are great readers |
【推荐2】After an earthquake most survivors can be expected to recover over time, particularly with the support of family and friends. Some families will be able to return to their normal life quickly, while others will have to contend with the destruction of their homes, medical problems, and injury to family members. Children especially will need time to recover from the loss of a loved one or a pet or from the closing down of their school.
Children often turn to adults for information, comfort and help. Parents should try to remain calm, answer children’s questions honestly and remain understanding when they see changes in their children’s behavior.
Children react differently to an earthquake depending on their ages, developmental levels and former experiences. Some will respond by withdrawing (不与人交往), while others will have angry outbursts (爆发). Parents should remain sensitive to each child’s reactions. Parents should spend time talking to their children，letting them know that it’s OK to ask questions and to share their worries. Although it may be hard to find time to have these talks, parents can use regular family mealtimes or bedtimes for them. They should answer questions briefly and honestly and be sure to ask their children for their opinions and ideas. Issues may come up more than once and parents should remain patient when you answer the questions again. For young children, parents, after talking about the earthquake, might read a favorite story or have a relaxing family activity to help them calm down. Parents should also tell children they are safe and spend extra time with them. They could play games outside or read together indoors. Most importantly, be sure to tell them you love them.
1. The underlined phrase “contend with” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “________”.| A．deal with | B．make up | C．put off | D．turn back |
| A．read a favorite story to comfort them |
| B．ask them to help do some housework |
| C．be patient and answer the question again |
| D．take them out to play games |
| A．Keep a close watch on children’s behavior. |
| B．Tell the children they are safe. |
| C．Tell the children you love them. |
| D．Ask educational experts for help. |
| A．All people will recover from an earthquake quickly. |
| B．Children may need a longer time to recover after an earthquake. |
| C．Children should turn to their classmates for help after an earthquake. |
| D．Children react in the same way as adults do to an earthquake. |
【推荐3】Peter Ripken loves literature and reads books by writers all over the world. He learned years ago that not all nations permit writers to express themselves freely. In fact, free expression can be quite dangerous in many places.
So, Ripken decided to act. He helped establish an organization, the International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN), to protect writers. Its founders sought to persuade cities, not central governments, to give refuge to persecuted(受迫害的)writers. He was involved right from the beginning, from the mid-1990s, to set up this program.
Originally, he had a different view of his future as a young man. He thought of becoming a bookseller because of his reading obsession when he was 15. But he did not become a bookseller. Instead, in the late 1960s, Ripken began a five year stint as a manager in an aid organization working in Africa. But his love for the written word remained strong. He then worked for three years as a deputy editor for the Africa section at the Voice of Germany. Despite his love for the job, when asked to join an organization promoting African, Asian and Latin American literature, Ripken didn’t hesitate. He had fun travelling to literature conferences and holding workshops with publishers and authors. That’s why he did the job for 20 years.
Ripken grew up reading German authors. But his interest broadened to other European and American literature. Then, he found what he called books "outside the norm(常态)". This helped grow his interest in political developments in other regions.
In 2016，Ripken retired after several years as ICORN’s chairman. But he is still active in the organization. His goal is to increase the group’s capacity to protect and promote writers and artists at risk around the world. He said he hoped to be remembered as somebody who had promoted creativity and supported literature as a political tool and source of enjoyment.
1. What’s the role of Ripken in the development of ICORN?| A．A monitor. | B．A co-founder. |
| C．A consultant. | D．An analyst. |
| A．A bookseller. | B．A manager. |
| C．A deputy editor. | D．A staff in ICORN. |
| A．He grew up reading German authors. |
| B．He loved travelling and meeting people. |
| C．He’s obsessed with literature all over the world. |
| D．He concerned himself about political developments via literature. |
| A．Why politics influences literature. |
| B．Why literature itself is a pleasure. |
| C．How ICORN has become so international. |
| D．How people read works of literature "outside the norm". |
