A young man went to an expert on gems(宝石) and wanted to learn from him. The expert shook his head. He worried that young men wouldn’t have the patience to learn. In his opinion, they were always in a hurry.
The young man asked the expert many times to let him have a try. Finally the expert said, “Be here tomorrow.”
The next morning the expert put a jade(翡翠) stone in the man’s hand and told him to hold it. The expert then went about his work, cutting, weighing and setting gems. The man sat and waited excitedly. The following morning the expert again placed the jade stone in the man’s hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth, and fifth day the expert repeated the action.
On the sixth day the young man still had to hold the jade stone, but he could no longer stand the silence. “Sir,” he asked, “when am I going to learn something?”
“You will learn,” the expert replied.
Several more days went by. The man became more and more impatient. However, when the expert placed a stone in his hand one morning, the young man shouted without looking at it, “This is not the same jade stone!”
“You have begun to learn,” the expert said with a smile.
1. What do we know about the expert at first?| A．He got angry with the young man. |
| B．He refused to teach the young man |
| C．He played a joke on the young man. |
| D．He made friends with the young man. |
| A．For three days. | B．For five days. | C．For seven days. | D．For half a month. |
| A．It was a way of learning. |
| B．He was too busy to teach the man. |
| C．It was all that he could give the man. |
| D．There was no other work for the man to do. |
| A．worried → unhappy → nervous. | B．worried → nervous → unhappy. |
| C．excited → nervous → worried. | D．excited → unhappy → surprised. |
| A．A real expert on gems. | B．Some good learning habits. |
| C．The importance of patience. | D．The secret to learning quickly. |
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During the festival, people can see all kinds of clowns. They are together for the clown shows. They have big feet, red noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people happy. Children like this interesting festival best. Now women can take part in the clown shows and they're very popular. But in the past, only men could be clowns.
1. The International Clown Festival finishes on _______ every year.
| A．March 12 | B．March 14 |
| C．March 15 | D．March 17 |
| A．1978 | B．1987 | C．1879 | D．1798 |
| A．Old people | B．Women |
| C．Men | D．Children |
| A．It's a festival only for kids. |
| B．Clowns wear blue noses. |
| C．It has a history of 27 years. |
| D．Clowns have to dance to make people happy. |
| A．Wonderful clown shows |
| B．Bognor Regis' clown festival |
| C．A beautiful town, Bognor Regis |
| D．The first International Clown Festival |
【推荐2】When I was in the second grade，my teacher gave all her students some seeds（种子）. She told us to watch the magic of the seeds once we planted them. Excitedly，I put a few seeds in my pot. I watered them for a few days and purple flowers came out.
In class，I reported back to my teacher that the magic was the purple flowers. My classmates reported back with the red，white or yellow ones. I was wondering why we didn't have green flowers. When the bell rang，we drew a conclusion“a flower garden is beautiful”，and this was my first gardening experience.
Years later，one day，when we drone by Naperville downtown in a summer. Mom pointed out a big land.“ Look，this is the community garden land.” she told me.“ What is a community garden land?” I asked.“When people live in apartments or town homes，they don't have much land. People pay a little money to rent（租）a piece of land from the city. They can grow anything.” “ Why don't we rent one?” I curiously asked.“ We don't need to. We have a house，so we have a small piece of land.”
A few years ago，an older couple moved in next door. They gave us some tomatoes from their garden. They grew the best tomatoes I had ever tasted. I asked my mom to buy some tomatoes just like our neighbors'. Mon said it was impossible to buy those tomatoes from the supermarket.
So，last year，I decided to try. I had my dad dig out a small land in the back yard of our house，put it some peat moss（泥炭藓）and mushroom compost（蘑菇肥）. For the start，I only planted some tomatoes and cucumbers. Day by day，I looked after my garden and took out weeds（杂草）.I was surprised to see that cucumbers actually grow on the vine，and my tomatoes had a special kind of earthly smell.
At the same time，I found myself suddenly having an interest in weather. I always wished rain to water my little garden. My brother Alex teased me.“ You are an old farmer now.”
One day，I found some tomatoes gone in one plant. I was a little sad. Who dared to steal my tomatoes? It was a few rabbits. When I was about to drive them away，my dad stopped me and said,“ Alice，the rabbits are thirsty. Let them eat as much as they want. Sharing your food is a good thing.”
Later on，I found people picking a few tomatoes in my little garden and eating them with a satisfying smile. I never said a word. Instead，I felt joy in my heart. When harvest time came，I picked so many fresh cucumbers and delicious tomatoes.
In America，people grow gardens everywhere. The air is always fresh and clean because of many trees，different plants and beautiful flowers. People there learn to love our earth，and love hearing the expression”“ go hug a tree”. Gardening needs lots of hard work and patience，but mother earth rewards us a lot.
1. The underlined word“teased”in Paragraph 6 is close to“ ”．| A．played a joke on | B．was strict with |
| C．got angry with | D．had pity on |
| A．when she began to plant seeds in the second grade |
| B．when she asked her mother to rent a piece of land |
| C．after the couple next door gave her some tomatoes |
| D．after her father stopped her driving the rabbits away |
| A．gardening takes lots of time and effort |
| B．gardening gives a few rewards to humans |
| C．gardening helps the writer love tomatoes |
| D．gardening makes the writer hate rainy days |
| A．My Little Garden | B．Gardening Experiences |
| C．My Magic Plants | D．Gardening Knowledge |
【推荐3】Mike got a box of cookies(饼干) from his mother. He ate some and put the box in his desk. The next day, he couldn’t find the box. That afternoon, a teacher saw Ella eating the cookies behind a tree.
He found Mike and said, “Mike , I found that Ella took away your cookies. Will you help me teach her a lesson?”
“Well, okay. Will you punish(惩罚)her?”Mike asked.
“No, I want you to call your mother and ask her to give you another box of cookies.”
The next day, Mike got another box of cookies.
“Now,” said the teacher, Ella is by the lake. Go there and enjoy your cookies with her.”
Half an hour later, the teacher saw the two children coming to him, hand in hand. Ella wanted to give her pen to Mike to pay for the cookies, but Mike said to his new friend, “I like to enjoy the cookies with you.”
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1. Where did Mike put his cookies?
| A．At home. | B．In his backpack. |
| C．In his desk. | D．In Ella’s desk. |
| A．Reading. | B．Eating her cookies. |
| C．Eating Mike’s cookies. | D．Playing. |
| A．Mike’s teacher. | B．Mike’s mother. |
| C．Ella’ s mother. | D．Ella. |
| A．Ella ate Mike’s cookies. |
| B．Mike’s mother bought two boxes of cookies in all. |
| C．Ella and Mike became good friends at last. |
| D．The teacher punished Ella. |
| A．Cookies | B．Two Friends |
| C．Who Was Wrong | D．Teacher and Students |
Zheng Xuan, the first deaf doctor of linguistics(语言学) in China, is devoting herself to helping deaf students live a better life.
Like many people with impaired hearing(听力受损), Zheng, from Wuhan, Hubei Province, worked hard to be a “normal” person from early childhood. When she was two and a half years old, a medical accident after a fever made her fall in the world of silence.
When Zheng entered primary school, she could not understand the teachers’ words in class, so she had to follow what others were doing. But she never gave up. In class, she sat in the first row, staring at the teacher’s mouth to read lips. After class, she borrowed notes from her classmates to fill in the missing contents(内容).
In 1998, Zheng was one of a small group of deaf students who took part in Gaokao. She was admitted to Wuhan University to study Chinese language and literature. Four years later, she did a lot of research about sign language and deaf people throughout her graduate study at Fudan University. But she was not satisfied. “I want to make a difference,” said Zheng, “I want to apply(应用) my research results to deaf education. Most deaf students feel inferior(自卑的) because of poor communication.” Zheng Xuan now works at the School of Educational Sciences at Chongqing Normal University.
Over the past 10 years, she has trained nearly 800 special education graduates, 30 percent of whom are deaf. “I want to train a group of special education teachers with both political(政治的) integrity(正直) and ability for deaf children,” said Zheng, “Deaf people can do anything but listen! We need to help them build confidence so that they can create their own future.”
1. How did Zheng Xuan become a child with impaired hearing?| A．She had a car accident. | B．She had a fever. |
| C．She had a medical accident. | D．She had a headache. |
| A．听着 | B．盯着 | C．模仿 | D．学习 |
| A．Wuhan University. | B．Peking University. |
| C．Chongqing University. | D．Fudan University |
| A．Nearly 240. | B．Nearly 300. | C．Nearly 500. | D．Nearly 800. |
| A．Zheng Xuan worked hard to be a normal child. |
| B．Zheng Xuan tried to be a college student. |
| C．Zheng Xuan did a lot to help deaf students. |
| D．Zheng Xuan has managed to train teachers with both political integrity and ability. |
【推荐2】Even though she’s quite young, Drew Barrymore can be a Hollywood legend(传奇). She was born on February 22, 1975, in California. Being from a family that produced great actors, she quickly found her way to be a superstar.
When she was 11 months old, she made her first advertisement on TV. She made her first movie at the age of 2. Five years later, she acted Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s famous film E.T. (1982).
However, it wasn’t all roses and sunshine when Barrymore was growing up. She once went to the dark side and became a big problem. Most kid stars in Hollywood fail to become stars as adults. And most of the time, once they’re out of the spotlight(聚光灯), they stay out. But Drew Barrymore doesn’t. As she was growing older, Barrymore started to realize that life is more meaningful than dangerous actions in the films. She started to build a career(事业) in 1997. She has made a series of successful films since then, including Charlie’s Angels (2000) and 50 First Dates (2004).
“In my life, there is darkness and drama, and I have yet to explore some of that in my work life. I just want to challenge myself and prove that I can do more.”
Actually, anyone who knows nothing about her terrible childhood might find it hard to believe she’s such a sweet person now. Like many of the characters she plays in her comedy, Drew is easy-going and laughs a lot. In 2007, she was on the cover of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue.
“Life is very interesting...in the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths,” Drew said.
1. When did Drew Barrymore make her first movie?| A．In 1975. | B．In 1977. | C．In 1979. | D．In 1982. |
| A．she always has roses and sunshine in her life |
| B．she used to be a famous kid star in Hollywood |
| C．she didn’t give up even when she met difficulties |
| D．she was born from a family that produced great actors |
①She made the film Charlie’s Angels.
②She went to the dark side and became a big problem.
③She acted Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s famous film E.T.
④She is on the cover of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People issue.
| A．③②①④ | B．④②①③ | C．②③④① | D．①③②④ |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
| A．Interesting. | B．Strong-minded. | C．Beautiful. | D．Clever. |
【推荐3】Everyone faces difficulties in their life. Daniel Kish was born with a special eye illness and lost his eyesight when he was only 14 months old.
Soon after, however, he started to do an amazing thing. He learned to make clicks (咔哒声) with his tongue（舌头）to help him move around. Kish now moves about using sonar (唢呐). He is so good at it that he can ride a bicycle by himself on public roads. And he started the organization World Access for the Blind (WAFTB) in 2000, teaching others how to use sonar. In the interview with National Geographic, he explains how the sonar works.
“When I make a click sound, it produces sound waves. These waves reflect (反射) off surfaces around and return to my ears. My brain then deals with the sound and turns it into pictures in my mind. Each click is like a camera flash, which helps me make a 3-D picture of my surroundings for hundreds of feet. It’s like having a conversation with the environment.”
Kish feels it is exciting to ride a bike using sonar, although he needs to click twice a sound, much more than he usually does. “It may sound a bit dangerous to move around the world in this way,” he says. “But most people in the world live in fear of things that they imagine. I love hiking and mountain-biking. I go almost everywhere. And I’ve never had an accident and hurt myself.”
He is happy to be able to help more blind children to improve their life. “We’ve served over 10,000 students in nearly 40 countries,” he tells the reporter. “Many students are surprised how quickly results come. Seeing isn’t in the eyes. It’s in the mind.”
1. Daniel Kish had a special eye illness __________.| A．when he was born | B．when he went to work |
| C．when he was 14 months old | D．when he grew up |
| A．he is good at making clicks | B．it makes him “see” the world |
| C．he has a great interest in science | D．it is important for him to keep healthy |
①The sound waves reflect off surfaces. ②The person makes a clicking sound.
③The brain turns the sound into pictures. ④The sound waves reach the person’s ears.
| A．①③②④ | B．②③①④ | C．①④②③ | D．②①④③ |
| A．It offers the blind free bicycles. | B．It sells sonar products to the blind. |
| C．It teaches the blind to use sonar. | D．It helps blind find more friends. |
