War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, "Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!" Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬 ) under her covers, weeping. Obviously, that was something she should not go through phone. All of a sudden ,a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart,
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so absorbed into my work that I even didn't noticed Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. "Thanks."
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn't always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in，cleaning up and holding on.
1. What made Kate angry that evening?
| A．She heard the author shouting loud. |
| B．She couldn't find her books. |
| C．She saw the author's shoes beneath her bed. |
| D．She got the news that her grandma was ill. |
| A．she was scared by Kate's anger |
| B．she wanted to show her care |
| C．she hated herself for being so messy |
| D．she was asked by Kate to do so |
| A．By showing differences. | B．By describing a process. |
| C．By analyzing causes. | D．By following time order. |
| A．How to Be Organized | B．Learning to Be Roommates |
| C．My Friend Kate | D．Hard Work Pays Off |
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【推荐1】One afternoon, When I walked out the supermarket, I found an old man who struggled with two bags of food. It was very cold. I guessed he must have a long walk ahead of him. I stopped the car near him and put the window down to ask if he needed a ride. With a little hesitation, he did accept.
After he got settled in the car, my husband and I introduced ourselves, but he didn’t say a word. During the drive, we tried to make him more comfortable with some small talk. His home was more than two miles away, so it would have been a difficult walk for anyone, let alone an old man carrying bags.
When we pulled up outside his door, the first thing he asked is “How much money do you want?” “Nothing, we just wanted to help,” we answered. The shock and relief on this man’s face was actually sad, because we should be able to live in a world where it isn’t shocking to have someone help you out of the goodness of their heart without expecting something in return. He was overwhelmed. Tears in his eyes, he said “Thank you!” over and over to me after realizing we truly didn’t want anything, which made me feel proud.
My only words to him were, sir, I hope this helped you out and have a good week. These simple acts of kindness are the types of kindnesses that anyone, anywhere can do. It doesn’t cost a cent. Just be aware of the world happening around you. There is always someone who needs something — a door held, a bag carried... the opportunities are endless.
1. Why did we give the old man a lift after shopping?| A．Because we wanted to help others. | B．Because he begged us to do so. |
| C．Because we wanted to earn money. | D．Because he was our old friend. |
| A．Happy and moved. | B．Comfortable but grateful. |
| C．Nervous and quiet. | D．Pleased but cautious. |
| A．He wanted to give us something he bought. | B．He planned to pay for the car ride. |
| C．He decided to introduce himself to us. | D．He wanted to show his kindness for us. |
| A．Kindness doesn’t cost a cent. | B．The acts of kindness should be great. |
| C．Helping others makes people sad. | D．There is always a chance for kindness. |
One day, he gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10 am and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an elderly man wildly kicking the tyre of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Jimmy immediately went up to lend him a hand. When Jimmy finished working on the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Jimmy said there was no need to pay him; he just helped someone in need, and he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, “Well, I could take you to the office for your interview. It’s the least I could do. Please. I insist.” Jimmy agreed.
Upon arrival, Jimmy found a long line of applications waiting to be interviewed. Jimmy still had some grease (油腻物) on him after the car repair, but he did not have much time to wash it off or have a change of shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer’s office with disappointed look on their faces. Finally his name was called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, “Do you really need to be interviewed?” Jimmy’s heart sank. “With the way I look now, how could I possibly pass this interview?” he thought to himself.
Then the interviewer turned the chair and to Jimmy’s surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out he was the General Manager of the company.
“Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I made the right decision to have you as part of our workforce before you even stepped into the office. I just know you’d be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!” Jimmy sat down and they shared a cup of well-deserved coffee as he landed himself a new job.
1. Why did Jimmy apply for a new job?
| A．He was out of work | B．He was bored with his job |
| C．He wanted a higher position | D．He hoped to find a better boss |
| A．A friend’s car had a flat tyre | B．a wild man was pushing a car |
| C．a terrible accident happened | D．an old man’s car broke down |
| A．He was also to be interviewed | B．He needed a traveling companion |
| C．He always helped people in need | D．He was thankful to Jimmy |
| A．He was sorry for the other applicants |
| B．There was no hope for him to get the job |
| C．He regretted helping the old man |
| D．The interviewer was very rude |
【推荐3】I was about to cross the road when a stinky (臭的) and rotten smell smacked me in the face. That's how I knew I was getting close to Dai's House of Stinky Tofu, one of the city's most popular restaurants.
For nearly 30 years, Wu Hsu Pi-ying, now in her 70s, has been running the family business at Dai's, using a secret fermentation (发酵) process that had been passed down by her parents to create 10 unique varieties of stinky tofu. The beloved street food gives off a smell that calls to mind sour milk and rotting garbage. Love it or not, these spiced and sliced fermented tofu have come to symbolize the city's street food.
Inside the restaurant, framed calligraphy signs in Mandarin characters highlighted stinky tofu's health benefits. On the wall, images of menu items showed the eatery's stinky star served deep-fried, steamed or in a spicy soup.
I couldn't help but think about American TV host Andrew Zimmern, who travels around the globe to taste the world's strangest dishes. After stopping at Dai's, Zimmern spat the food into his napkin, saying. "I can't do it... that is absolutely horrifying."
Stinky tofu is said to be an accidental invention from hundreds of years ago. A tofu merchant opened his container of unsold goods, only to discover that they had started to ferment. At some point, he built up the courage to bite into the greenish mixture and realized it was quite tasty. He quickly started selling the fermented food.
I settled on the spicy stinky tofu soup, made with mushrooms, peppercorns and chillies, and slowly lifted a spoonful of the broth (肉汤) towards my mouth. It turned out that the dish tasted much better than it smelled. The tofu actually helped bring out the freshness of the mushrooms and chilli, and the broth was surprisingly light, given the tofu's rich thickness.
In fact. I liked it so much that I then ordered the cold and raw stinky slabs. As with the stinky tofu soup, if you can stomach the smell enough to taste it, the raw tofu was actually quite pleasant.
I thanked Wu and walked out of Dai's. Back into the clean air of the night, I lifted my hand to my nose to smell the city's stinky snack once more.
1. According to the article, which of the following statements is true about Dai's House of Stinky Tofu?| A．It is the most popular restaurant in the city. |
| B．It is a family business with a history of 70 years. |
| C．The varieties of stinky tofu it serves are a symbol of the city's street food. |
| D．It became popular among foreigners after Andrew Zimmern recommended it. |
| A．The origin of stinky tofu. |
| B．How stinky tofu is produced. |
| C．Why stinky tofu is so popular. |
| D．How stinky tofu arrived in the city. |
| A．Disgusting | B．Delicious |
| C．Acceptable | D．Bland |
【推荐1】Roald Dahl is one of the greatest storytellers the world has ever known. He was born in Llandaff in Wales on 13 September 1916. Roald’s dream was to go to exciting foreign places, and he got the chance when he got a job with the Shell Company supplying oil in East Africa. When the Second World War broke out, he became a fighter pilot and he almost died when he crashed his plane in the desert. Afterwards he was sent home and given a new job in the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. There, he started writing speeches and war stories, and his first pieces of writing were published.
Have you heard of any of these stories?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie is a young boy from a poor family and, like most children, he loves chocolate. Charlie buys Wonka chocolate bars hoping to find a golden ticket inside because whoever finds a golden ticket is invited to visit the Wonka chocolate factory. However, there are some wonderfully strange things inside the factory!
The BFG
The BFG is the Big Friendly Giant and he brings sweet dreams to children while they are sleeping. One night he is seen by a girl called Sophie, and he kidnaps(绑架) her and carries her away to his homeland because he is scared she’ll tell the world about his existence. He is actually friendly, but the other giants are not. They want to eat people. Sophie decides to get someone to help: the Queen!
Matilda
Matilda is a genius(天才) and she loves books, but her parents don’t understand her intelligence and are cruel to her. Matilda’s brainpower is discovered by her teacher, Miss Honey, who helps her to develop her intellect. But Miss Honey is also being mistreated by the cruel head teacher, so Matilda tries to find a way to help her…
Boy: Tales of Childhood
This book is told like a story, but it’s not a novel. It’s an autobiography (自传) of Roald Dahl’s childhood and school experiences. In it he describes his experiences with the dead mouse, horrible teachers, summer holidays to Norway and getting the job with Shell.
1. What did Roald do right before working in the British Embassy?| A．He wrote stories and speeches. | B．He traveled in foreign countries. |
| C．He worked for a famous oil company. | D．He served as a member of the air force. |
| A．Matilda. | B．Boy: Tales of Childhood. |
| C．The BFG. | D．Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. |
| A．They are amusing. | B．They are about kids. |
| C．They are works of fiction. | D．They are based on true stories. |
One day I decided to plant a garden in our backyard, and my husband began to paint our fence. We’re renters, not owners, and were growing tired of waiting for the day when we would be able to buy something, so we began turning our house into a place we could call home.
We’ve also taken on new responsibilities: I started volunteering at the city’s animal shelter, and my husband has been volunteering for a nonprofit art gallery. Being involved in this way has given each of us an increased sense of purpose and strengthened our ties to the place we live in.
But it’s not just the things that you can add to your restart that matter. I’m happy to be able to help out an elderly woman I see struggling with her bag. I know I’ve done something good when I knock on a neighbor’s door and let her know her car lights are still on. I feel I’ve done my part when I find a lost dog wandering in the neighborhood and return him to his relieved owner.
No doubt it works the other way, too. As we come to care about the place we live in, the people here grow to know and care about us. It feels good to know that when we’re out of town, our neighbors are picking up our mail and keeping an eye on our house for us. We’re delighted when a neighbor congratulates us on my pregnancy.
This symbiotic (共生的) relationship we’re building with our community is exciting and inspiring. As I watch new life sprouting up in my garden, I think about all the possibilities for laying down more roots to this place and growing along with it. And as I think about the baby growing, I am knowing we will be bringing a new person --- a new participant --- into this community, a community he’ll call his hometown.
1. What new responsibility has the author’s husband been taking on? (No more than 10 words)2. Why are the writer and her husband rewarded in return? (No more than 10 words)
3. What does the underlined phrase “sprouting up” most probably mean? (No more than 3 words)
4. What is the best title of the text? (No more than 8 words)
5. After reading the text, if you want to have a life with your neighbors, what should you do? (No more than 20 words)
One day the grandson asked, “Grandpa, I try to read the book just like you, but I don’t understand it, and I forget what I understand as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the book do?”
The grandpa quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, “Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water.”
The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandpa laughed and said, “You’ll have to move a little faster next time,” and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again.
This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned. Out of breath, he told his grandpa that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, so he went to get a bucket instead.
The grandpa said, “I don’t want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You’re just not trying hard enough.”
The boy again dipped the basket into the river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandpa the basket was empty again. Out of breath, he said, “Grandpa, it’s useless!”
“So, you think it is useless?” the grandpa said, “Look at the basket.”
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time he realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean.
“Grandson, that’s what happens when you read the book. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read it, you’ll be changed, inside and out.”
1. What puzzled the grandson most was ________.
| A．whether it was useful to read books |
| B．why he forgot what he read soon |
| C．what kind of book he could understand |
| D．how he could read books like his grandpa |
| A．To train him to run faster. |
| B．To clean the dirty basket in the river. |
| C．To punish him for not reading carefully. |
| D．To get him to realize the use of reading books. |
| A．The old are always wiser than the young. |
| B．It is foolish to carry water with a basket. |
| C．Reading books can change a person gradually. |
| D．You can’t expect to remember whatever you read. |
【推荐1】Think of the last time you disagreed with another person. Maybe you argued with a sibling (兄弟姐妹) over what to watch on TV.
How can you understand both sides of an issue? Often it is best to start by asking questions.
When seeking to understand both sides of the issue, it’s important to know the difference between facts and opinions. Remember, facts are based on true information. Opinions can change from person to person. Paying attention to facts can stop biases (偏见) from taking over in a disagreement.
Disagreements may be uncomfortable at first.
| A．In many situations, disagreements are unavoidable. |
| B．Questions help us learn about the world around us. |
| C．This can help everyone involved see both sides of the issue. |
| D．After all, don’t most people just want to prove that their side is right? |
| E．Maybe you’re wondering why it’s important to understand both sides of an issue. |
| F．Or perhaps you tried to convince grown-ups that ice cream makes a better dinner than vegetables. |
| G．However, when both sides truly try to understand each other, they often find they have more in common than they thought. |
【推荐2】A week ago, one of my roommates brought in a very large suitcase and placed it under her bed, but days later, she found something wrong with her suitcase.
When I calmed down days later, I thought over the quarrel and began to see something. I should have talked to her about it first and then worked with her to find a solution to the problem.
As we know, different kids have different characters and different living habits.
Harmonious dormitory environment and friendly roommate relationship depend on our mutual tolerance, mutual understanding and frank communication. So, let’s try our best to achieve them.
| A．The quarrel (争吵) started and lasted about two hours |
| B．As we have been roommates for a year |
| C．So conflicts under the same roof are inevitable |
| D．As we live on the ground floor |
| E．As a result, we avoid further conflicts |
| F．I was rather angry |
| G．Living in a room with limited space. |
Pranks (恶作剧) are a popular way of making fun of others and getting a laugh. While some experts point out potential negatives, pranking can also decrease stress, raise a smile, and strengthen relationships.
Prank Aliens, a best-selling book, tells a story about a boy named Max who is searching for the greatest prank of all time. His author Matt Stanton once said that pranking in the home can build strong relationships between parents and kids.
“Some of the best relationship-building moments I have with my own kids are when I enter into their space,” Stanton said. “An adult joining in their games can be surprising for kids and bring wonderful moments of joy. It’s a great way to demonstrate to our kids that we can laugh at ourselves and still feel loved and safe,” he added.
But playing tricks can come with unintended consequences, said psychiatrist Mark Cross. Pranks that are intended to harm or embarrass can anger the target and even ruin a relationship. However, Cross also added “Pranking can be good when the outcome is laughter for everyone, including the pranked person. It can be a great release of stress. When you laugh, you breathe deeper, which helps ease anxiety.”
So why not try some pranks? Wrapping vegetables and shoes up as presents for kids on their birthdays always gets a great reaction. Putting plastic spiders in guests’ drinks or placing a whoopee cushion on an unsuspecting person’s chair is sure to cause a belly laugh. All these might just be good for you and everyone involved.
1. What are the benefits of pranking? (不多于10个词)2. What are the best moments for Stanton to build relationship with his children? (不多于7个词)
3. When can pranks anger the target or even ruin a relationship? (不多于10个词)
4. In addition to pranking, what other ways can you use to strengthen relationships with family members? (40词左右)
