We go to school every day to become a better person. So how can we become better and start changes in our own life? Perhaps we can get something from the US First Lady Michelle. Obama-the wife of the president Obama. During her visit to China, from March 20-26, Mrs. Obama shared her ideas on education with students.
The first lady encouraged (鼓励) Chinese students to study hard and get a good education. In Chengdu No.7 High School, she told students that having poor family doesn’t matter if you have perseverance (毅力).
Ms. Obama said her family was not rich. Like many Chinese students, her parents had big dreams for her. She felt the pressure from her parents and worked hard to make them proud.
Persevering was not easy, though. Sometimes she had to wake up at 4:30 a.m. and study late into the night. “But whenever I got tired, I would remember something my mother always told me.” She said: “A good education is something that no one can take away from you.”
Mrs. Obama also visited Xi’an and when she was in Beijing, she encouraged Chinese students to study in other countries to open their eyes in her speech at Peking University.
“As the Chinese saying goes: It is better to travel 10,000 miles than to read 10,000 books,” she said. It’s not enough to get good grades in school. It’s also important to have real experience with languages, cultures and situations different from your own.
1. Who is Michelle Obama?| A．She is the First Lady of America. | B．She is the president of the USA. |
| C．She is a teacher from America. | D．She is a common visitor to go to China. |
| A．For 5 days. | B．For a month. | C．For a week. | D．For a year. |
| A．She got a good education in China. | B．She became better and started changes during her trip. |
| C．She said it was no use to study hard in the USA. | D．Having poor family doesn’t matter if you have perseverance. |
| A．They were very rich. | B．They hoped that she would be excellent. |
| C．They gave her too much pressure. | D．They worked hard. |
| A．In Chengdu. | B．In Xi’an. | C．At Peking University. | D．At her office. |
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Born in 1881 to a wealthy family, Lu Xun had a happy childhood. In 1893, however, his grandfather, a senior government official, was put into prison for taking money. At the same time, his father became seriously ill. From that time on, his family was no longer accepted by their relatives and friends. These early experiences greatly influenced his writing.
By the time Lu Xun arrived in Nanjing to study at university in 1899, he already believed that Chinese society had to change and become modern. In 1902 he went to study in Japan. There he began writing articles for several Chinese student magazines. He showed a gift for writing and translating and he even wrote several books, although none was popular. He returned to China in 1909 because he was in need of money.
After working for several years as a teacher in Beijing, Lu Xun again returned to writing. In 1918, he wrote his famous short story Diary of a Madman. It was the first Chinese novel published using the everyday language that people spoke, which helped make it a great success. This, together with his novel The True Story of Ah Q(1921), made Lu Xun a leading Chinese writer.
Although successful, Lu Xun still worried greatly about China’s future. In 1927, he moved to Shanghai and gave up writing stories in order to devote himself to what he called “pen warfare”. He only wrote articles which called on the people to fight against the government. For this, the government stopped him from publishing any more books. He was forced to write his articles using false names.
Since his death in 1936, Lu Xun’s importance and influence have grown. Today, many of his writings are included in school textbooks and his works are read by millions of people around the world.
1. Which of the following greatly influenced Lu Xun’s writing according to the passage?
| A．The people he met in Japan. |
| B．The experiences in his early life. |
| C．Working as a teacher in Beijing. |
| D．His father’s being put into prison. |
| A．It was based on Lu Xun’s diary. |
| B．It was the first novel to use everyday language. |
| C．Its story took place in modern times. |
| D．It was written using a western style. |
| A．the success of Diary of a Madman |
| B．the use of everyday language |
| C．the first Chinese novel |
| D．The True Story of Ah Q |
| A．funny stories |
| B．articles about himself |
| C．articles against the government |
| D．stories about government officials |
【推荐2】Deborah Sampson was born in Massachusetts, US in 1760. She was the fifth oldest of the seven children in her family. The family was so poor that the mother sent the kids off to live with friends and relatives. At the age of 5, Deborah was taken in by an old woman and was then sent to work as a servant in another home one year later.
At the age of 10, she helped with the housework and worked on a farm for about eight years, growing to be about 173cm tall, almost 30cm taller than the average woman of her day. Hard physical work helped her develop a strong body.
She dreamed of going on some adventures. When the American Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, women were not allowed to serve in the army. But Deborah dressed herself to look like a man and joined the army in 1782. She called herself Robert Shurtliff.
One day, during an attack, Deborah was shot in the back and leg. Another soldier took her to the hospital. A doctor treated the wound on her back and asked if she had any other wounds. Deborah lied and said no. She was afraid that if the doctor examined her leg, he would find out her secret. The bullet was deep in her leg. Using a pocket knife, Deborah took it out. She left the hospital and continued to fight.
After the war ended, Deborah got married and had children. But she still longed for adventure. So she put on her soldier’s uniform and traveled around the country telling of her life as Robert Shurtliff, the young and brave soldier.
1. Deborah Sampson started to work as a servant in ________.| A．1760 | B．1765 | C．1766 | D．1770 |
| A．unusual height | B．long hair | C．poor childhood | D．beautiful face |
| A．the pocket knife | B．the bullet | C．the secret | D．her leg |
| A．Deborah denied(否认) having another wound when being asked. |
| B．Deborah treated the wound in her leg by herself. |
| C．Deborah walked to the hospital after being shot. |
| D．Deborah went on fighting in the war after being treated. |
| A．Deborah’s adventurous life. | B．Reasons why Deborah liked adventures. |
| C．A big poor family Deborah had. | D．Fight for women’s right. |
Can a green machine help the world’s poorest kids learn better? Nicholas Negroponte thinks so. He and his team of scientists have invented a new type of computer. As a result, many children who live in poverty (贫穷) will have their own laptop computers!
Negroponte works at a university. He started a group called One Laptop Per Child (OLPC). The people at OLPC don’t work for money. They work to help children learn. OLPC makes computers that don’t cost a lot. Then they sell the machines to governments of countries that have many people live in poverty. The governments then give the computes to kids for free.
The XO Laptop computers are made for school-aged children in developing nations. Many of these children live in faraway areas and go to schools with classrooms. In order to work, the laptops have to be lasting and student-friendly.
The machines have many fun characters like a built-in video camera, voice recording, and games. The WiFi lets students share information on the Web and read e-books. They also can make music and chat with friends.
Another great character is that it can last for a long time. It can be hand charged and also can be recharged by connecting to a solar panel. Because of these characters the XO laptops make learning fun while helping the environment.
The computers have a colorful name—“the green machine”. Negroponte thinks they could make a difference in the lives of millions of kids. He says, “Every problem you can think of—poverty, peace, the environment—is solved with education.”
OLPC plans to give out over ten million computers in the next few years. Kids in Thailand, Nigeria, Brazil, and Argentina will get most of them. China and Egypt also want to take part in the program. After that, Negroponte hopes to sell computers to other countries with high poverty.
1. Negroponte thinks his laptop computers will help the world’s poorest kids to ________.| A．work at home | B．go to school on time | C．learn better |
| A．They work for money. |
| B．They give computers to kids for free. |
| C．They sell computers to governments with many people living in poverty. |
| A．Because they are lasting and student-friendly. |
| B．Because they are made for school-aged children. |
| C．Because they have a colorful name. |
| A．携带 | B．充电 | C．使用 |
| A．Kids in Thailand. | B．Kids in China. | C．Kids in Egypt. |
【推荐1】Parents often find children watch cartoons for at least three to four hours a day. Studies show that kids start watching cartoons on TV at an early age of six months, and by the time they reach the age of two or three, they become cartoon fans and they would like to spend much time on it. Parents often look upon this as a problem because most of the kids are found to become addicted to（沉迷于）watching cartoons. Parents think if kids spend too much time on cartoons, they will fall behind in study.
Some people think cartoons are worth watching. It helps the working parents the most because they can do a lot of work by getting their kids involved with（涉及）cartoon programs on TV.
When they watch educational cartoons, they get to learn many things. Kids learn many things by watching such cartoon programs. They also help to improve their language. Educational cartoons help them to try different languages. Kids can learn English well with the help of those cartoon shows. At the same time, some kids can learn about the friendship and teamwork from the cartoons. It is good for them to get along well with their friends and classmates.
So sometimes it is meaningless to stop kids from watching cartoons, but parents should make sure that their kids are watching the right things.
1. When do kids start to watch cartoons on TV?| A．When they are six months old. | B．When they are two years old. |
| C．When they are three years old. | D．When they are six years old. |
| A．Because they have nothing to do at home. | B．Because they are not cartoon fans. |
| C．Because they like to watch cartoon programs. | D．Because their parents don’t take care of them. |
| A．Because children know how to use their time. |
| B．Because children know how to care for others. |
| C．Because children know how to keep healthy. |
| D．Because children know how to make cartoons. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Children. | C．Cartoon producers. | D．Parents. |
| A．Kids can’t watch any kinds of cartoons. |
| B．It’s meaningful to stop kids from watching cartoons. |
| C．Kids can spend time watching cartoons on weekends. |
| D．Parents should let their kids spend some time watching the right cartoons. |
【推荐2】High school students who take music classes get better grades on Maths, Science and English exams than their non-musical classmates, according to a new study. The students who learnt to play a musical instrument (乐器) in primary school and continued playing in high school not only got better grades, but were about one school year ahead of their non-musical classmates.
Scientists studied over 112,000 students who finished all the 12-grade schoolwork from 2012 to 2015. Students who had at least one instrumental music class were seen as students taking music classes. The music classes need instrumental music experience and include concert bands, jazz bands and so on.
The scientists found the relationships between music education and grades were clearer for those who learnt musical instruments. The study shows the skills learnt in instrumental music class can turn into the students' learning ability at school.
According to the study, a music student has to learn to read music notation (乐谱), and develop eye-hand-mind coordination (协调) skills, quick listening skills and team skills. All those skills play an important role in developing the learner's different abilities.
Lots of people expressed their opinions on the Internet. Some said they agreed with the result. They thought it was interesting. However, others didn't think so. They thought music education had nothing to do with grades.
1. What can we learn from the study?| A．Students should learn a musical instrument from primary school. |
| B．Non-musical students aren't so clever as music students. |
| C．The exams are easy for the students who take music classes. |
| D．Grades have something to do with music education. |
| A．Music students do better at school than non-musical ones. |
| B．Music is more important than any other subject at school. |
| C．It's necessary for students to develop different skills. |
| D．High school students need music to relax. |
| A．The writer doesn't support the result. |
| B．Music students think it's interesting to learn music. |
| C．If one keeps taking music classes, he'll be the best student. |
| D．Music skills are helpful for a music student's learning ability. |
| A．To talk about different opinions. | B．To show what music students study. |
| C．To tell readers about a new study. | D．To advise readers to take music classes. |
【推荐3】Last week, 169 Junior 1 students at No. 35 Middle School of Shenyang took their first no-teacher exam. After the teacher handed out the exam paper, he left the room and never came back. A student collected in the papers when the exam ended.
“That test was not only a test of knowledge, but also a test of moral(道德). We wanted to show students how important honesty is,” said Cai Wenguo, the school’s headmaster. The school says no cheating happened in the test. Next year, it wants 80% of its exams to be without teachers. But students have different ideas.
“I was happy and excited during the exam because my teachers trusted me,” said Lang Yudan, a 13-year-old girl in Class 11.
“Schools must trust students a lot not to use invigilators(监考人). But I think it is too early. Some students will cheat if there are no invigilators. And the students will not be able to ask for help when needed,” said Hua Sha.
I don’t like having invigilators in exams. When they walk around the classroom, they make me nervous. I would get higher marks without them in the room because I would feel more relaxed.” Liu Qingxi said.
“I think it’s very important to have invigilators in exams. Many students want to check their answers with each other after they have finished papers. And they can also keep the classroom in order when something unusual happens. They may make me nervous, but I still think we need them.” Shangguan Yuan said.
Not using invigilators may be a good idea. But before using it, schools must tell students the importance of honesty and try to find ways to solve something unusual in exams.
1. The passage mainly(主要地) talks about ________.| A．how to pass an exam | B．how to make students honest |
| C．whether there is cheating in exams | D．whether invigilators are needed in exams |
| A．invigilators really help them a lot |
| B．all of them think it is a good idea |
| C．something unusual never happens in exams |
| D．not all of them agree with the headmaster |
| A．students | B．headmasters | C．invigilators | D．schools |
【推荐1】Is there anything more important than health? I don’t think so. “Health is the greatest wealth.” say wise (智慧的) people.
You can’t be good at your study or work well when you are ill. If you have a headache, stomachache or a high fever, I think you should go to the doctor. The doctor will examine (检查) you carefully. After that he will advise some treatments or some medicine. The only thing you have to do is to follow his advice. Now let me tell you a funny story about following the doctor’s advice.
An old man came to see the doctor. He was seriously ill. He told the doctor about his weakness and serious problems with his heart. The doctor examined him and said there was no medicine for his illness.
He told the old man to go to a quiet place for a month and have a good rest. He also advised him to eat a lot of meat, drink two glasses of red wine every day and take long walks. The doctor also said that if the man wanted to be well again, he shouldn’t smoke more than one cigarette (香烟) a day.
A month later the gentleman came back again into the doctor’s office. He looked healthy and happy. “But you know, doctor,” he said, “it’s not easy to begin smoking at my age.”
1. In the writer’s opinion, ________ is the most important.| A．health | B．work | C．medicine | D．wealth |
| A．To keep the old living habits. |
| B．To start to learn new things. |
| C．To read books about how to keep healthy. |
| D．To follow the doctor’s advice. |
| A．To drink two glasses of red wine every day. |
| B．To smoke no more than one cigarette a day. |
| C．To eat a lot of meat. |
| D．To go bike riding every day. |
| A．There was something wrong with the old man’s heart. |
| B．The doctor thought the old man should take some medicine. |
| C．The doctor told the old man to stay in a quiet place for eight weeks. |
| D．The old man was still seriously ill after following the doctor’s advice. |
| A．the old man smoked heavily before seeing the doctor |
| B．the old man smoked less after seeing the doctor |
| C．the old man didn’t smoke before seeing the doctor |
| D．the old man began to learn to smoke before seeing the doctor |
【推荐2】Dad just didn't know how to show love. Mom held the family together. He just went to work every day and came home. My mother would have a list of my mistakes and my father would scold(训斥）me for them.
Once when I stole a candy, he made me take it back and tell the man what I did. He asked me to pay for it by doing something for the man. Only Mom understood I was just a kid.
I broke my leg once and Mom held me in her arms to the hospital. Dad drove the car to the door of the emergency room. But he was asked to drive away. He shouted, “What do you think this is? A tour bus?”
At my birthday parties, Dad was always busy blowing up balloons and setting tables. Mom carried cakes with candles for me. I had a lot of pictures with Mom because he always took photos of us.
I remember when he taught me to ride a bicycle, I didn't want him to let it go, but he said it was the time. I fell and Mom ran to pick me up, but he stopped her. I was so mad that I got back on the bike and rode it myself. He didn't even feel embarrassed(尴尬的）and just smiled.
When I got married, it was Mom who cried. He left the room without a word.
Dad just didn't know how to show love, unless...
1. The writer _________to pay for the candy she stole.| A．took the candy back | B．did something for the man |
| C．said sorry to the man | D．gave the man some money |
| A．消防站 | B．警卫室 | C．救济站 | D．急诊室 |
| A．blowing up balloons | B．setting tables |
| C．taking many photos | D．carrying cakes |
| A．get off | B．ride alone | C．fall down | D．get back |
| A．The writer was mad at her father. | B．The writer's family often had parties. |
| C．The writer's mother was nice to others. | D．The writer's father had deep love for her. |
【推荐3】The day was like any other day in his life. Tom walked past the shop at the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt happy to see that the pair of shoes he wanted very much was still there. Looking down at his old shoes, he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought how to tell his mother about it. He knew very well that she had little money. He decided not to go home at once, as he looked sad and his mother would notice it. So he went to the park and sat on the grass.There he saw a boy moving a wheelchair with his hands. Tom looked at him and was surprised to see that the boy had no feet. He looked at his own feet. “It’s much better to be without shoes than without feet,” he thought. There was no reason for him to feel so sorry and sad. He went away and smiled, thinking he was happier.
1. How did Tom pass the shop?| A．On foot. | B．By bike. | C．In a wheelchair. | D．By bus. |
| A．Because he wanted to buy the shoes. |
| B．Because he wanted to buy a present for his mother. |
| C．Because he wanted to buy a present for his friend. |
| D．Because he wanted to get something for his birthday party. |
| A．It was too cheap. |
| B．It was too large for him. |
| C．It was not sold yet. |
| D．It was not there. |
| A．Because many nice shoes were sold there. |
| B．Because he wanted to play there for a while. |
| C．Because he wanted to see his disabled friend. |
| D．Because he didn’t want to make his mother worried. |
| A．Tom liked new shoes very much. |
| B．Tom loved his mother very much. |
| C．Tom didn’t want to stay at home. |
| D．Tom had no feet. |
