I am a middle school student. I have a lot of classes and homework every day. I have a bad memory and I often forget(忘记)my family’s birthdays. But I don’t forget my mum’s birthday today. I want to buy her a present.
There is a big store near my school. It sells many things. From the store, you can buy food, clothes, shoes and some other daily things. So, I go to the store and want to choose a present for my mum. I want to buy a beautiful skirt, but I don’t have enough money(钱). At last, I go to a flower shop and buy a rose.
After I get home, I give the rose to my mum and say, “Happy birthday, dear mum. It is 14 October today. I don’t forget your birthday.”
My mum is very happy and she says, “Thank you, my son. But my birthday is tomorrow.”
1. What does the underlined(画线的) word “memory” mean?A.品德 | B.脾气 | C.记性 | D.兴趣 |
A.Because he doesn't like his family. | B.Because he has many classes. |
C.Because he has a bad memory. | D.Because he has much homework. |
A.Cake. | B.A skirt. | C.Shoes. | D.Food. |
A.A skirt. | B.A shirt. | C.A cake. | D.A flower. |
A.15 October | B.14 October | C.13 October | D.16 October |
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A few years ago, when Grandma left this earth, I bid farewell to a loving grandmother. How quickly our lives can change. We had just had tea together a couple of months earlier, on her 91st birthday.
I missed her very much. On one particular birthday, when I was feeling a little low, something happened to make me feel like she was sharing that special day with me. I was arranging some colorful pillows that she had made, and suddenly I felt something inside one pillow. It was small and hard. I moved the object to a seam(接缝) that I carefully opened, and to my delight out came a tiny silver thimble! How happy I was to find something that had been a part of her. Not realizing it had fallen off her finger, I pictured her sewing it in that little pillow that I just happened to place on my bedspead that day. I carefully laid the thimble alongside the others I’ve collected over the years, where I could continue to see the gift God chose to reveal to me. What a precious memory of a very special lady who somehow, I knew, was laughing in delight at sewing her thimble inside my pillow.
I made some tea, using my best china, as Grandma always did, and enjoyed my tea and Grandma’s thimble. What a wonderful birthday that was!
1. The author liked staying with her grandparents because________.
A.they often bought her some gifts |
B.she was curious about people and things there |
C.she could have tea parties and eat sandwiches |
D.she could learn to sew quilts |
A.Sad | B.Proud | C.Lucky | D.Cheerful |
A.was the item the author had been trying to find |
B.was the most treasured possession of Grandma |
C.was very precious to the author |
D.was a birthday gift Grandma had given the author |
A.A little pillow | B.Grandma’s silver thimble |
C.My grandparents | D.My childhood |
【推荐2】Sometimes you can feel getting along with your parents is impossible. However, they are perhaps your best teachers.
Make time to be with your parents. Your parents won’t always be around.
Talk with your parents. In order to understand your parents better, you have to spend time talking with them.
Listen to them actively. This may seem obvious, but it is often harder than you think. If you are on your cellphone, listening to music, or on the computer, stop what you are doing when they are talking to you. When you are communicating with your parents, make sure you are listening.
A.Share your feelings with them. |
B.Try to understand your parents better. |
C.So spend time with them while you are able to. |
D.They don’t hesitate to do everything for your benefit. |
E.They will likely influence many of the decisions you make. |
F.You should look at them when they are talking, and not interrupt them. |
G.This means getting into conversation with them when you have time together. |
【推荐3】In my opinion, my mother has the ability to do anything, especially chores such as ironing and cooking. However, teaching her how to use the Internet is as frustrating as untangling (解开) wires.
Once, my mother came to me to ask for help on how to find a recipe for all-beef Lasagna. I gave her very simple verbal instructions—go to the home page of a particular search engine and type in “recipe for all-beef Lasagna.” Fifteen minutes later, she came to me, telling me that she was unable to find the Internet icon. I went over to the computer and pointed out the icon to her.
Another fifteen minutes went by when I felt a tap on my shoulder. This time, my mother said that she was unable to search for the particular recipe. Gritting (咬) my teeth, I walked to her room again. I saw that she had typed “all beef La saga” instead. With frustrated strokes, I keyed in the correct spelling.
Yet another fifteen minutes went by again when my mother gingerly tapped my shoulder. I stormed next door without bothering to hide my frustration. The main page of the website had not shifted one bit. I then realized that she did not know how to scroll(滚动屏幕) down the page. What had initially seemed like an easy task was turning out to be an intense one.
To avoid being disturbed again, I decided to find the recipe for her. Without a word, I rapidly downloaded a few recipes, printed them out and passed them to my mother. However, seeing her embarrassment, I began to regret my impatience.
At that moment, memories flashed through my mind. When I was young, my mother endured my endless questions, enlightening me with much patience. Now that I am older, the roles slowly reverse. As my mother may increasingly need my help, shouldn’t I rethink how to respond to her needs?
1. Why does the author gave her mother very simple instructions at first?A.Because she was an impatient person. |
B.Because she didn’t want to be disturbed. |
C.Because she wanted to make them easy to follow. |
D.Because she thought it was an easy task to do. |
A.Delighted. | B.Embarrassed. | C.Frustrated. | D.Impatient. |
A.The author becomes more willing to help her mother. |
B.The author’s mother becomes more patient to her. |
C.The author’s mother doesn’t turn to her for help any more. |
D.The author learns more recipes with her mother. |
A.It’s never too old to learn. | B.Action speaks louder than words. |
C.Patience is the mother of success. | D.Understanding means standing in other’s shoes. |
【推荐1】Chris Smith’s early life seemed ordinary, similar to any other boy in his small-town class with a cheerful character, sports involvement, and a charming smile. However, his family encountered big trouble, due to his father's dishonest business practices.
He ended up homeless and it all began when Chris's little brother drowned, leading to his father's imprisonment and his mother's emotional shutdown. Chris found himself homeless when his mother left without notice. At 17, he relied on his newly married sister's hospitality, hoping to graduate high school and make it on his own.
Despite challenges, a pivotal moment came from his history teacher, recognizing Chris’s intelligence and warning him of potential regrets if he didn’t graduate. Guidance extended further with Chris’s wrestling coach, teaching him the value of hard work and teamwork over individual achievement.
For Chris, school became a retreat. He would go to the library and gym, finding inspiration in stories of underdogs overcoming odds. Graduation brought a full college scholarship, but financial struggles led to loss of funding. Determined, Chris secured grants and loans, transferring to a smaller college, and graduating in the top 10 of his class.
Undiscouraged by setbacks, Chris earned acceptance to medical school, got married, and faced a new challenge when he and his wife adopted a child in need. Applying for medical residencies, Chris aimed high, including Johns Hopkins, the No. 1 program in the nation. To his surprise, he received the acceptance letter.
Chris, now a practicing radiologist, emphasizes the importance of hard work to students, echoing the encouragement he received. His journey from homelessness to professional success illustrates the transformative power of flexibility, mentorship, and a determined commitment to one’s dreams.
1. Which of the following didn’t contribute to Chris’s homelessness?A.His father was behind bars. | B.His mother left him suddenly. |
C.His brother's death. | D.His father was weak in business. |
A.In his father’s old truck. | B.In the library and the gym at school. |
C.In his sister’s hospital. | D.In Johns Hopkins University. |
A.Ordinary | B.Inspirational. | C.Essential. | D.Emotional. |
A.Chris Smith’s Ordinary Childhood | B.Overcoming Misfortune: Chris Smith’s Journey |
C.A Small-Town Star: Chris’s Achievements | D.Financial Struggles and Family Challenges |
【推荐2】I. M. Pei, one of the world’s most famous building designers, died at age 102. Mr. Pei created buildings which are known and appreciated around the world. Mr. Pei’s style of architecture is called “modern” or “modernist”. This style of architecture makes use of newer building materials, such as concrete(混凝土), glass and metal. Modernist buildings are often designed with straight lines, without a lot of decorations. Modern architecture appeared at the end of the 19th century from changes in technology, engineering and building materials, and from a wish to break away from historical architectural styles and to invent something that was totally functional and new.
Mr. Pei designed many different kinds of buildings, including libraries, concert halls, office buildings, hotels, hospitals and skyscrapers. But he’s probably famous for some of his museums, like the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Perhaps Mr. Pei’s best-known building is the Pyramid he created as a new entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Like many of Mr. Pei’s designs, it wasn’t all that popular at first, but over time, people came to love it. Now it is one of the main reasons why people visit the museum. Another famous building of his is the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, China. Mr. Pei said he wanted it to look a bit like bamboo.
Mr. Pei put a lot of thoughts into his designs. He studied carefully before he designed each building. For example, he didn’t like rock and roll music, but he went to rock concerts before he designed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. He read books, studied music and visited many musicians. He preferred his students or teammates who came from different cultural backgrounds.
Not all of Mr. Pei’s buildings were triumphant. The Hancock Tower in Boston is one example. The huge glass-covered skyscraper was nearly finished when the bad thing happened. Some glass began falling out of the building. They had to be replaced with plywood(胶合板) until a solution could be found. The problem was a headache and took years to fix.
1. What does Mr. Pei’s architecture look like?A.Simple. | B.Strange. | C.Traditional. | D.Classical. |
A.The East Building of the National Gallery of Art. |
B.The new entrance to the Louvre Museum. |
C.The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
D.The Bank of China Tower. |
A.To enjoy the music. | B.To meet the singers. |
C.To ask for advice on his design. | D.To prepare himself for a design. |
A.Unique. | B.Successful. | C.Completed. | D.Famous. |
【推荐3】In my eyes, my mother is capable of doing anything, especially chores such as ironing and cooking. However, teaching her how to use the Internet is as frustrating as untangling(解开) wires.
Once, my mother came to me to ask for help on how to find a recipe for all-beef Lasagna. I gave her very simple verbal(口头的) instructions—go to the home page of a particular search engine and type in “recipe for all-beef Lasagna.” Fifteen minutes later, she came to me, telling me that she was unable to find the Internet icon(图标). I went over to the computer and pointed out the icon to her.
Another fifteen minutes went by when I felt a tap on my shoulder. This time, my mother said that she was unable to search for the particular recipe. Gritting(咬) my teeth, I walked to her room again. I saw that she had typed “all beef La saga” instead. With frustrated strokes, I keyed in the correct spelling.
Yet another fifteen minutes went by again when my mother gingerly tapped my shoulder. I stormed next door without bothering to hide my frustration. The main page of the website had not shifted one bit. I then realised that she did not know how to scroll down the page. What had initially seemed like an easy task was turning out to be an intense one.
To avoid being disturbed again, I decided to find the recipe for her. Without a word, I rapidly downloaded a few recipes, printed them out and passed them to my mother. However, seeing her embarrassment, I began to regret my impatience during the whole process.
At that moment, memories flashed through my mind. When I was young, my mother endured my endless questions, enlightening me with much patience. Now that I am older, the roles slowly reverse. As my mother may increasingly need my help, shouldn’t I rethink how to respond to her needs?
1. The author’s mother couldn’t find the recipe online mainly because she was ________.A.unfamiliar with computers and the Internet |
B.given unclear instructions by the author |
C.too dependent on her family members |
D.impatient at searching for the recipe |
A.Because he was pleased to help his mother out. |
B.Because he didn’t want his mother to be embarrassed. |
C.Because he was fed up with his mother’s interruption. |
D.Because he thought his mother favored the printed version. |
A.It is wise to teach others by examples. |
B.Forgiving others is equal to blessing oneself. |
C.Patience and perseverance will be finally rewarded. |
D.Putting yourself in others’ shoes is the key to understanding. |
【推荐1】It was New Year time, but I wasn’t looking forward to it. That winter, my mother and my stepfather moved our family to Southern California. My brother and I were leaving our rural Alabama behind. This would be our first New Year away from Alabama. My mother took to California like a swan to a royal lake. My athletic little brother, Paul, was excited at a climate that allowed him to go to the beach whenever he wanted.
I, however, was a fat child with a heavy southern pronunciation. My first day in the new class, I introduced myself in a low voice. All I said was my name and where I was from. The class burst into laughter. “He talks funnily.” I was so helpless that I went to a place to call Granny Smith after school, who was my biggest support. But I didn’t get through.
On Sunday evening, the phone rang. It was Granny. She often took advantage of the discounted long-distance rates on Sundays. She said she’d shipped a New Year package. Sure enough, it arrived. Surprised at the box, large enough to hold a small refrigerator, we eagerly tore it open. The smell of Granny’s house filled the room: a combination of fried meat, sausages, furniture polish and decorations. Her house was tiny and always filled with tacky holiday decorations and homemade food before New Year. But in my childhood eyes, it was precious and fantastic.
There were countless tins and containers. We opened them to discover piles of holiday treats. She even included our traditional candy bars. The box was as bottomless as a magical box. There, beneath all these, was my familiar holiday.
Every New Year that we spent in California, the postal service would call and say our package arrived. Over the years, many treasures arrived in the box. For me, it’s always been the best part of the holiday.
1. How did he author’s brother feel when they were moving to California?A.Unconcerned. | B.Joyful. | C.Grateful. | D.Upset. |
A.He had a strong accent. | B.He made a humorous talk. |
C.He looked overweight. | D.He spoke in a very low voice. |
A.Suitable. | B.Large. | C.Cheap. | D.Attractive. |
A.Granny’s Care Package | B.An Unforgettable Holiday |
C.Our Move to California | D.A Telephone Call from Granny |
【推荐2】I was sleeping in my room when my bed started shaking and a loud noise was heard. I woke up and my mom was screaming my name. Next moment I was running along with my younger sister, mom and dad. Before I ran out of the door, I realized my elder sister hadn’t come out yet. So I screamed her name at the top of my voice. My mom said she had gone to her class. Then the four of us, along with many others, were running on the staircase. We lived on the seventh floor, so I thought we would not be able to make it and the building would fall before we managed to reach even the fourth floor. My dad’s head was injured by something falling down. I did try to put my hand over his head. When we reached the sixth floor, the building split into two. We had no way to get down.
The next thing I remember is silence. There were around 30 people on the staircase and none could react. Five minutes later, someone opened the door of the sixth-floor flat. We all went in. We were wondering how would get down. From the balcony of the sixth-floor flat, I saw people standing on the ground floor. All eyes were stuck on us. I could see my elder sister crying.
Our first hope of surviving came when a worker climbed a rope to where we were. That was the first time we thought maybe we could get down. Half an hour passed and we were still trapped. Finally RSS people arrived with ropes. They got people down one by one. My biggest worry was how my dad would get down. Finally after two and a half hours, we all got down.
That day we saw the power of nature. It has taken more than two years to build the flats and it took just one and a half minutes to destroy the structure.
1. What is this passage mainly about?A.Ways to survive an earthquake. |
B.Reasons why earthquakes happen. |
C.The love of parents in an earthquake. |
D.The writer’s experience in an earthquake. |
A.were still sleeping |
B.were trapped on the sixth floor |
C.were looking for a family member |
D.were running on the staircase of the seventh floor |
A.he was encouraged by people on the ground floor |
B.someone opened the door of the sixth-floor flat |
C.a worker climbed up on a rope |
D.RSS people arrived with ropes |
A.there is always hope for people |
B.the power of nature is really great |
C.natural disasters can happen any time |
D.human beings are strong in natural disasters |
【推荐3】Returning from an early-morning walk with my dog, I dug in my pockets for the keys to the front door but failed. I decided to return to find them.
I spent an hour looking for the keys, but the keys remained lost. At home again, I pulled the backup key from its hiding place, let myself in the house, and fell on the couch thinking. The house key wasn’t that important as I had an extra. I had a spare car key, but the iron heart made by my grandson was precious. For some reason, thinking of it being gone forever made tears come to my eyes. I blamed myself for not being more careful. In my head, I reflected on my steps but finally gave up. Life is too short to get worried over these things.
For some reason, I continued the day without beginning the various tasks of getting replacements. That night, it began to snow. I settled into a peaceful evening. It was peaceful until I heard the scream of my car alarm. I rushed to the car, opened it, and stopped the alarm. I felt red-faced as I imagined my next-door neighbors being annoyed.
I went back in the house, and the next sound was the front doorbell. Assuming it was a neighbor ready to complain, I opened the door with apologies ready.
In the light snow stood three neighbors from several streets away. One of them held out my keys with a smile! I wanted to hug her, but in a COVID world, all I could do was say. “Oh, my goodness! Thank you!” She said, “Sorry about the alarm. We had to press it to find your home!” Pressing the alarm until I heard a car alarm wouldn’t have occurred to me. I was astonished by her clever kindness and wished I could have hugged her. Instead, I hugged the keys.
1. What made the author cry?A.Failing to enter her house. | B.Losing the spare house key. |
C.Losing the heart-shaped iron. | D.Feeling tired after the search. |
A.It began to snow before she replaced her keys. |
B.The alarm of her car might annoy the neighbors. |
C.She wasted her life worrying over small things. |
D.Her neighbor noticed her crying over the lost keys. |
A.To demand an apology from her. | B.To offer to check and repair her car. |
C.To share COVID information with her. | D.To return her lost keys that they found. |
A.The neighbor pressed the author’s car alarm to find her. |
B.People like to keep social distance because of COVID. |
C.The author’s neighbor refused the author’s hug politely. |
D.The author planned to sound the alarm to find people. |