【推荐1】Are you worried about moving up to Senior High school? It can be a new experience, but you shouldn’t worry. We’ve put together a guide on how to survive the first week.

You’re not alone!

Remember everybody else in your year is on the same boat. They may not realize it, but they’re just as nervous as you are. Moving to Senior High school is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules.

Teachers are ready to help!

If you’re unsure what to do or are worried about anything then you had better ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they’re experienced in helping new students. Some Senior High schools also have a “friends system”. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student. They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or questions.

All change

There are lots of differences between Junior High school and Senior High school. You’ll have a homework diary or a student planner. You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organised. Make sure you have a copy of your school timetable written down so you know which rooms your classes are in and on which days you will have your different subjects.

Other points

If you’ve got an elder brother or sister at the school then ask them for advice.

Be yourself! It sounds simple, but people will know you much better if you just act naturally.

Having early nights makes a difference and you’ll find it easier to get up in the morning!

1. The new students turn to teachers first when having problems because_________.

A．teachers won’t blame them as parents do

B．teachers are good at helping solve problems

C．teachers are equal to every student

D．parents are too busy to help them

2. Which of the following is NOT true?

A．You can act in a natural way.

B．You should go to bed early enough.

C．You must focus on dressing properly.

D．You may ask your elder brother or sister for advice.

3. What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To tell students the importance of learning.

B．To warn students not to ignore friendship in Senior High school.

C．To make a difference when moving up to Senior High school.

D．To help new students to get used to the life in Senior High school.

【推荐2】A teacher stood in front of his history class of twenty students just before handing out the final exam.

His students sat quietly and waited for him to speak.

“It’s been a pleasure teaching you this term,” he said. “You’ve all worked very hard, so I have a pleasant surprise for you. Everyone who chooses not to take the final exam will get a ‘B’ for the course.”

Most of the students jumped out of their seats. They thanked the teacher happily, and walked out of the classroom. Only a few students stayed. The teacher looked at them. “This is your last chance,” he said. “Does anyone else want to leave?” All the students there stayed in their seats and took out their pencils.

The teacher smiled. “Congratulations,” he said. “I’m glad to see you believe in yourselves. You all get A’s.”

1. This story most probably took place ________.

A．at the beginning of the term	B．in the middle of the term
C．at the end of the term	D．at the beginning of the school year

2. Why did some students stay in their seats?

A．Because they didn’t have anything to do.

B．Because the teacher told them to stay in their class.

C．Because they were afraid to leave.

D．Because they wanted to take the exam.

3. The teacher gave the students who stayed in the classroom A’s because________.

A．the teacher liked them.

B．they were cleverer than the other students.

C．they believed in themselves.

D．they studied hard.

【推荐3】“I’m going to fail!” My best friend cried. She and I had this conversation almost every day while we were in high school.

The truth was that my friend never failed in any subjects. I just think that she can’t accept failures because she lives her life as a perfectionist (完美主义者). What she fails to understand is that a lot of good can come from failures. For example, failure can help build relationships. Once I was cooking dinner for a friend. I was tired, and several dishes I tried to make turned out bad. I grew more and more upset until my friend told me that I shouldn’t worry. She cared more about our friendship than the dishes. That day, I learned that failure doesn’t always make people dislike you. In fact, after she said those words to me, I grew closer to her.

Failure can make success ever more exciting. Every few years, there would be an important test in the PE class at our school. Students had to run a mile within eight minutes. I was never good at running , so I failed every time until the third year at school. Then I began working out regularly, and yet I still failed that year. A few days later, however, the teacher gave me another chance to run and I got a pass finally! You can’t imagine how excited I was.

I felt the memory of the success was as sweet as honey, because I had to overcome failure to reach it. Now it’s clear to see that failure can teach us good lessons. It’s not an end — it can be a beginning.

1. What can we learn about the author’s best friend from the first two paragraphs?

A．She liked taking tests.	B．She was afraid of failures.
C．She often failed in study.	D．She knew how to be perfect.

2. What did the author finally get from a failed cooking?

A．Bad feelings.	B．Worries.
C．A closer friendship.	D．More experience.

3. Why did the author feel excited after the running test?

A．Because she could work out regularly.

B．Because she received honey as a reward.

C．Because she got another chance to take the test.

D．Because she achieved success after many failures.

4. The underlined word overcome in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_________.

A．successfully deal with	B．quickly respond to
C．narrowly escape from	D．eagerly come up with

【推荐1】My youngest son has a severe form of Autism (自闭症). Even though he is in his twenties now he still has the mind of a small child. Things I find silly delight him and little changes that wouldn't bother me at all bother him greatly. Most of the time he is happy but there are also times when he can be terribly upset. He will tear up things and cry for no reason. It always hurts me to see him suffer this way especially when there is little I can do to help.

This morning was particularly trying for him. He broke a new shirt and cried on and off for an hour. Finally he calmed down. I was still feeling stressed, however, and tiredly sat down at my computer to see if I could get a little work done. As I was turning it on, I heard my son laugh for the first time all day. I turned my head and saw him standing directly under the glass angel hanging from our ceiling fan. The light from our house lamps seemed to shine brightly all around him like a halo (光环). His eyes lit up as the little angel swung gently above his head.

At that moment my heart opened. I could see that the miracle was reminding me that my son was more than his Autism. I instead saw the shining soul within. I saw the love and light of his spirit and knew he was here for a purpose. My eyes watered and I appreciated this minor miracle and gentle reminder of his love for all of us.

Miracles are all around us, but we can't always see them with our eyes. We often have to see them with our hearts. Keep your heart open to them then. And let yourself be the miracle you were meant to be!

1. What can we learn about her son from the first paragraph?

A．Nothing can bring joy to him.	B．He is always lost in his own world.
C．Any help from his mother is in vain.	D．His upset arises from obvious reasons.

2. What does the underlined word “trying” mean in paragraph 2?

A．Terrifying.

B．Embarrassing.

C．Exhausting.

D．Annoying.

3. What makes his mother grateful to him?

A．His burst of laughter.	B．His changeable emotions.
C．His soul full of love.	D．His eyes full of curiosity.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Miracles come in moments.	B．A mother's love never changes.
C．Autism calls for public concern.	D．Communication comes from hearts.

【推荐3】阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
It was a bad time for me. I was low emotionally and tired physically. Probably because of this I hadn’t shaved for a few days. Also, because I had been doing some repairs at my daughter’s house, I was dressed quite scruffily (不整洁地). Boarding the bus to go home I saw it was almost full so I found a rail(扶手) to lean against.
That’s when a young woman, sitting with her child, stood up and offered me her seat. ‘Wow!’ I thought. Out loud I said, “Do I look that old and tired?” She replied, “You look like you’ve had a tough day.” I thanked her sincerely and stayed standing.
A moment later a man rose from his seat at the back of the bus and made his way towards me, walking past several people on the way. Then he told me about his addiction (毒瘾) problems, asked my advice, and just chatted about life for a few minutes. Then he went back to his seat. Very random!
Watching him go, I also looked at the bus-load of people between me and his seat. He hadn’t chosen to talk to those strangers. He chose to talk to this stranger, for whatever it meant to him and whatever comfort it brought him. Why?
That’s when it occurred to me. I must have looked like I had been where he was. I probably looked like a man who would understand a difficult life. I was humbled (谦卑的) and encouraged at the same time by the realization that even when we are at our lowest we can still help others — if we look like we might be able to meet them where they live or walk a while in their world.
1. We can learn from Paragraph 1 that the writer      .

A．didn’t stay at home every day

B．fixed something at his daughter’s

C．got along well with his daughter

D．helped people that he knew well

2. Why did the young woman offer her seat to the writer?

A．Because she thought the writer looked very old.

B．Because the writer looked very friendly.

C．Because the writer looked humorous.

D．Because the writer looked tired.

3. What can we learn about the man from the third paragraph?

A．He was an old friend of the writer.

B．He felt familiar with the writer.

C．He may takes drugs heavily.

D．He was happy with his life.

4. The underlined words “this stranger” in the fourth paragraph probably refer to “_____”.

A．the young woman	B．one passenger
C．the writer	D．the driver