There was once a lonely girl who longed so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving songbirds. She took them home and put them in a small cage, caring them with love. Luckily, the birds grew strong little by little. Every morning they greeted her with a wonderful song. The girl felt great love for the birds. One day the girl left the door to the cage open accidentally. The larger and stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was so frightened that he would fly away. So as he flew close, she grasped him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing him. Suddenly, she felt the bird go weak, so she opened her hand and stared in horror at the dead bird. It was her desperate love that had killed him. She noticed the other bird moving back and forth on the edge of the cage. She could feel his strong desire—needing to fly into the clear, blue sky. Unwillingly, she lifted him from the cage and threw him softly into the air. The lucky bird circled once, twice, three times. The girl watched delightedly at the bird. Her heart was no longer concerned with her loss. What she wanted to see was that the bird could fly happily. Suddenly the bird flew closer and landed softly on her shoulder. It sang the sweetest tune that she had ever heard. Remember, the fastest way to lose love is to hold on it too tight; the best way to keep love is to give it wings!
1. After the girl found the two birds, she ________.
2. Why did the girl grasp the stronger bird wildly?
3. What can we learn from the passage?
1. After the girl found the two birds, she ________.
| A．became frightened at once |
| B．began to treat them badly |
| C．greeted them happily |
| D．fed them and raised them |
| A．Because the bird was ill. |
| B．Because the girl loved the bird deeply. |
| C．Because the girl disliked the bird any longer |
| D．Because the bird intended to find some food. |
| A．Rome wasn’t built in a day. |
| B．Going too far is as bad as not going far enough. |
| C．A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. |
| D．East or west, home is best. |
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【推荐1】“You’re leaving again?” asked my daughter as she saw me packing my carry-on.
More than her words, it was her face that pierced (刺穿) my heart ---I could see how crestfallen she was.
“It’s only for two nights, “I explained.
But that didn’t matter to her. It was just one more trip after barely being home for five days. I decided in that moment to travel less whenever possible and I managed to avoid flying altogether for most of the summer. As a result, it was a summer full of discoveries. I realized that my kids really were proud of me. In their time away from me they had learned lessons I couldn’t have imagined.
Recently I began traveling a lot again. But this time it was different, mainly due to the fact that I had seen firsthand that my children value strong female role models. They realize that hard work pays off. Being away from them even for a day at a time in many ways had done them a lot of good.
In particular, being a working mom is teaching my daughter how important it is to be independent and that you can follow your dreams. In many ways, her idea of a professional woman is much more realistic than what I imagined when I was her age. I think that even at nine years old she already knows that for all the success you might achieve, there is a price to pay, whether it’s long hours, spending time away from those you love, or simply not having the energy to have fun at times. I know the wishes I would devote all of my time to her, but honestly, even if I didn’t work I would rather she learned not to depend on me for everything, She needs to realize that she can fly on her own --- and that isn’t possible if I am hovering over her every single second of the day .
I have also realized that having a career sets a good example for my son. He is not afraid of a strong woman, and has a great respect for them. When he’s older, this will help him build healthier relationship.
Therefore, for all the working moms out there who work long hours, remember to value the positive lessons you might be teaching your kids.
1. The underlined word “crestfallen” in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by “_________” .
2. How did the author feel about traveling a lot after the summer ?
3. The author hopes that her daughter will _______________________.
4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text ?
More than her words, it was her face that pierced (刺穿) my heart ---I could see how crestfallen she was.
“It’s only for two nights, “I explained.
But that didn’t matter to her. It was just one more trip after barely being home for five days. I decided in that moment to travel less whenever possible and I managed to avoid flying altogether for most of the summer. As a result, it was a summer full of discoveries. I realized that my kids really were proud of me. In their time away from me they had learned lessons I couldn’t have imagined.
Recently I began traveling a lot again. But this time it was different, mainly due to the fact that I had seen firsthand that my children value strong female role models. They realize that hard work pays off. Being away from them even for a day at a time in many ways had done them a lot of good.
In particular, being a working mom is teaching my daughter how important it is to be independent and that you can follow your dreams. In many ways, her idea of a professional woman is much more realistic than what I imagined when I was her age. I think that even at nine years old she already knows that for all the success you might achieve, there is a price to pay, whether it’s long hours, spending time away from those you love, or simply not having the energy to have fun at times. I know the wishes I would devote all of my time to her, but honestly, even if I didn’t work I would rather she learned not to depend on me for everything, She needs to realize that she can fly on her own --- and that isn’t possible if I am hovering over her every single second of the day .
I have also realized that having a career sets a good example for my son. He is not afraid of a strong woman, and has a great respect for them. When he’s older, this will help him build healthier relationship.
Therefore, for all the working moms out there who work long hours, remember to value the positive lessons you might be teaching your kids.
1. The underlined word “crestfallen” in Paragraph 2 can best be replaced by “_________” .
| A．upset | B．excited | C．lucky | D．guilty |
| A．She felt even worse than ever. |
| B．She felt quite proud of herself. |
| C．She felt very sorry for her kids. |
| D．She felt much better than before. |
| A．become more and more independent |
| B．be realistic about all her problems |
| C．become a very successful lady |
| D．become an honest person |
| A．To tell stories about her two kids |
| B．To show how to teach kids about careers |
| C．To encourage women to work as hard as possible |
| D．To prove kids can benefit a lot from working moms |
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文章大意：这是一篇说明文。该短文主要针对如何交朋友的问题，提出了几点建议，例如不要害怕向人们展示你擅长什么、谈论你最喜欢做的事情、与人交谈时要看他的眼睛、做一个好的聆听者等。
【推荐2】阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。
2. What does the underlined word “techniques” in Paragraph 2 refer to (指的是)? ( no more than 10 words)
3. What do friends share most according to this passage? ( no more than 3 words)
4. Why does a good listener make friends easily? ( no more than 10 words)
5. What’s the most helpful advice given in this passage for you to make friends? Why? ( no more than 25 words)
It’s hard to make friends if you stay home alone all the time. You need to get out of the house and do things that will help you meet other people. Join in a club or play a sport. You will find that it’s easier to make friends when you have similar interests.
Learn from people at school who seem to make friends easily. Notice what they say and how they act. Don’t copy everything they do, but try some of their techniques. It will help you develop your own social style.
Don’t be afraid to show people what you’re really good at. Talk about the things you like and do best. People will want to learn about your interests most.
Think of some topics that would make good conversation. Find out the latest news, or listen to the most popular types of music. The more you have to say, the more people will want to talk with you.
Be a good listener. Let people talk about themselves. Don’t try to control the conversation with “me, me, me”. Ask lots of questions, and show an interest in their answers. This will make people feel special, and they will want to be your friends.
Look people in the eye when you talk to them. If you don’t make eye contact, people may think you’re not interested in them. As a result, they may stop being interested in you.
After you make new friends, keep them being a good friend. It’s likely that your friends will treat you in the same way.
1. What’s the main idea of the passage? ( no more than 10 words)2. What does the underlined word “techniques” in Paragraph 2 refer to (指的是)? ( no more than 10 words)
3. What do friends share most according to this passage? ( no more than 3 words)
4. Why does a good listener make friends easily? ( no more than 10 words)
5. What’s the most helpful advice given in this passage for you to make friends? Why? ( no more than 25 words)
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【推荐3】One of the best-loved American writers was William Sydney Porter, or O.Henry. From 1893 he lived with his family in a house in Austin, Texas, which is now a museum. Visitors to Austin can see the house. It was saved from destruction (破坏) and turned into a museum in1934. The museum is a good way to learn about the interesting life of the American writer.
William Porter rented this house in Austin and lived there with his wife Athol and daughter Margaret for about two years. Many objects in the museum belonged to the Porters. Others did not. An important piece in the room is the original photograph over here. It was taken there in the house about 1895. The piano there goes back to the 1860s. His wife took lessons on it when she first moved to Austin.
Porter did not start his career as a successful writer. He worked at a farm, land office and bank. He also loved words and writing. The museum has a special proof of Porter’s love of language --- his dictionary. It is said that he had read every word in that dictionary.
Later William Porter was forced to leave Austin because he was charged with financial wrongdoing at the bank and lost his job. Because he was afraid of a trail (审判), he left the country secretly. But he returned because his wife was dying. After her death, he faced the trial and became a criminal. He served three and a half years in a prison in Ohio.
William Porter would keep his time in prison a secret. But there was one good thing about it. It provided him with time to write. By the time he was freed, he had published 14 stories and became well known as O.Henry.
Porter later moved to New York City and found great success there. He published over 180 stories in the last eight years of his life.
1. O.Henry’s house in Austin has been well kept up till now so that ____.
2. What do we know about the piano in the house?
3. How does the museum prove (证明) Porter was fond of language?
4. Why did Porter escape from Austin?
5. From the last two paragraphs we know that _______.
William Porter rented this house in Austin and lived there with his wife Athol and daughter Margaret for about two years. Many objects in the museum belonged to the Porters. Others did not. An important piece in the room is the original photograph over here. It was taken there in the house about 1895. The piano there goes back to the 1860s. His wife took lessons on it when she first moved to Austin.
Porter did not start his career as a successful writer. He worked at a farm, land office and bank. He also loved words and writing. The museum has a special proof of Porter’s love of language --- his dictionary. It is said that he had read every word in that dictionary.
Later William Porter was forced to leave Austin because he was charged with financial wrongdoing at the bank and lost his job. Because he was afraid of a trail (审判), he left the country secretly. But he returned because his wife was dying. After her death, he faced the trial and became a criminal. He served three and a half years in a prison in Ohio.
William Porter would keep his time in prison a secret. But there was one good thing about it. It provided him with time to write. By the time he was freed, he had published 14 stories and became well known as O.Henry.
Porter later moved to New York City and found great success there. He published over 180 stories in the last eight years of his life.
1. O.Henry’s house in Austin has been well kept up till now so that ____.
| A．Americans can explore their historyB more visitors will be attracted to Austin | B．visitors can learn about O.Henry’s life |
| C．it can show the way of life in the 1860s | |
| A．It was hated by Porter’s daughter. |
| B．It has a long history of about 150 years. |
| C．Porter’s wife gave music lessons on it. |
| D．Porter usually created music on it. |
| A．With a dictionary he used. | B．With the records they keep. |
| C．Using the books they wrote. | D．Using the photograph they keep. |
| A．He didn’t want to lose his job. | B．He didn’t want to make trouble. |
| C．He meant to save his wife’s life. | D．He was charged with a crime. |
| A．Porter became famous suddenly |
| B．Porter spent his time in prison writing |
| C．Porter suffered a lot from his time in prison |
| D．life in prison provided what he could write for Porter |
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