The View Outside My Window
From the window of my room, I could see a tall hibiscus. In spring, when green leaves were half hidden by mist, the tree looked very pleasant dotted with red flowers. I gradually regarded it as my best friend.
However, when I opened the window one morning, to my surprise, there were almost no leaves or flowers left on the hibiscus（木槿） because of the strong wind the night before. I could not help feeling sad. I thought to myself that life never runs well, for there are so many ups and downs, twists （薄雾）and turns. Just at that time, some of my good friends moved to other cities. Isn’t it similar to the tree shedding（脱落） its flowers in the wind?
I nearly forgot this as time went by. One day after I came home from the countryside, I found the room stuffy, so I opened the window. Something outside caught my eye. A plum（李子） tree with all red flowers shone beautifully in the sunset. The surprising discovery filled me with pleasure. I wondered why I couldn’t feel the strong life over the fallen flowers when I was sorry for the hibiscus.
Standing by the window, lost in thought for a long time, I realized that nothing in the world is unchanged. As long as you keep enjoying the sun, each new morning will be beautiful and the world will always fill with new hopes.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. Why did the writer feel sad one morning?
| A．Because his friends all left. |
| B．Because his life didn't run well. |
| C．Because the wind was too strong. |
| D．Because nothing was left on the hibiscus. |
| A．life is like a dream |
| B．life is a long journey |
| C．life is never a smooth ride |
| D．life needs wind and storm |
| A．闷热的 | B．杂乱的 | C．明亮的 | D．宽敞 |
| A．The plum tree was much stronger than the hibiscus. |
| B．The writer thought a lot after seeing the plum tree. |
| C．The writer preferred the plum tree to the hibiscus. |
| D．The plum tree was so beautiful that the writer forgot the hibiscus. |
| A．No one can call back yesterday. |
| B．A good beginning makes a good ending. |
| C．Never lose our hope in the changing world. |
| D．Everyone should not be afraid of difficulties. |
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【推荐1】A group of young people often went fishing in a small deep lake. To their surprise, there was a fisherman always fishing in a part of the river not far from the small lake.
The young people thought the fisherman was silly. How could he catch fish in such big waves (波浪)? It was wishful thinking. They thought the old man would leave in a few days, but a month later, the old man was still fishing in the rapid river.
One day, one of the young men asked the fisherman, “It’s impossible to catch fish in these rapid waters. Why are you still here?” the fisherman said nothing, but picked up his basket and put it upside down. Suddenly a number of fish fell off the basket. These fish that were jumping up and down on the ground were so big and fat.
The young man was very surprised. Why did the fisherman catch such big fish in such a turbulent (湍急的) water?
The fisherman smiled and said, “The low oxygen (氧气) in the lake is enough for small fish. But these big fish need to have more oxygen in water. They can only go somewhere with big waves. “The bigger the waves, the more oxygen in the water, and the more big fish.” Again the fisherman said, “Many people think that the places with big waves are not right for fish to live, so they choose to fish in a quiet deep lake. But they are just wrong. Strong winds and waves seem to be the suffering (折磨) for fish, but these sufferings are the natural oxygen feeder for fish. Only through these hardships can fish grow well.”
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. How did the young men like the fisherman at first?
| A．Smart. | B．Funny. | C．Stupid. | D．Kind. |
| A．Some big and fat fish. | B．An empty basket. |
| C．Some fresh water. | D．A beautiful basket. |
| A．处心积虑 | B．痴心妄想 | C．心想事成 | D．深思熟虑 |
| A．Because big fish like playing in the waves. |
| B．Because big fish like the sound which the waves make. |
| C．Because there is more food in these rivers for big fish to live. |
| D．Because there is more oxygen in these rivers for big fish to live. |
| A．Kindness makes one lucky. | B．A good beginning makes a good ending. |
| C．Difficulties make a man stronger. | D．Honesty makes a person beautiful. |
【推荐2】It warmed my heart today to walk into the Thirsty Camel downtown in the Thanksgiving Day, for a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip. Ilan, a food shop owner, said that he was refusing to take money today because it was Buy Nothing Day. To increase awareness(意识) of the strange over spending nature of our society, Ilan suggested a trade for food today. He simply asked that you offer something of equal personal value for the meal you received.
At first I was really uncomfortable, wondering if it would be fair to exchange a yet to be determined “I Owe You” (IOU) for food? What could I give him of equal value? After all, his food is the best in the town!
We ended up writing our IOU’s with promises of a book, some paintings and the offer of work in a variety of ways if he needs it.
I think the idea isn’t that the trade is “equal” so much as the importance of the kind of transaction. We put thought into our offer and we had an even greater understanding for the meals we ate.
We don’t buy a lot, especially at this upcoming time of year. We don’t give gifts at all in fact. The holiday time is spent enjoying each other’s company and doing things together with family and friends. This is what seems most sensible.
Ilan is a good person. We are all lucky to have someone like this in our community.
1. Ilan did not take any money that day in order to ________.| A．have a quick lunch before a haircut and library trip | B．buy nothing that day to save some money |
| C．make people aware of their over spending | D．trade for something of equal value in return |
| A．some promises | B．a book | C．some paintings | D．work in different ways |
| A．transport | B．trade | C．meal | D．giving |
| A．Disagreeable. | B．Meaningless. | C．Supportive. | D．Doubtful. |
【推荐3】Once there was a lovely vegetable field with a very big tree in it. Both the vegetables and the tree made the field look wonderful.
At the beginning, the vegetables and the tree couldn’t get on well with each other. The vegetables disliked the tree because they thought the tree didn’t leave them enough light by covering them with its thick leaves, while the tree thought that the vegetables drank nearly all the water before it could reach him.
The situation became worse and worse. One day, the vegetables decided to use up all the water in the ground so that the tree would dry up. The tree fought back by refusing to offer the vegetables shade. Soon they both began to become weaker and weaker under the hot sun.
Neither of them expected that the gardener would stop watering his vegetable field. When the gardener did that, the tree and the vegetables really felt how thirsty they were. But there seemed to be no way to solve the problem. Then a small pumpkin（南瓜）decided to do something to change the situation. The small pumpkin did what he could to grow though there was little water and it was too hot.
Finally, the gardener noticed the pumpkin among the vegetables. Therefore, he started to water the field again because he still wanted to win the big pumpkin competition. At the same time, the tree and the vegetables were saved. Since then, they realized that it was better to help each other than to fight. From then on, they lived in harmony（和谐）with each other.
1. The vegetables decided to use up all the water in the ground to _____________.| A．grow well | B．make the gardener angry |
| C．dry up the tree | D．dry up the pumpkin |
| A．The shade. | B．The light. | C．The gardener. | D．The pumpkin. |
| A．save the vegetables and the tree | B．win the big pumpkin competition |
| C．change the bad situation | D．live a much happier life |
| A．It’s never too old to learn. | B．We should try to get on well with others. |
| C．Always remember to water the field. | D．It’s better to keep on doing things until the end. |
【推荐1】Mr. Smith works in an office. He’s very busy and has no time to have a good rest. Every evening, when he comes from his office, he’s always tired and wants to go to bed early. But his wife often has a lot of interesting things to tell him after supper. She doesn’t stop talking until she goes to bed.
One morning the man felt terrible and couldn’t go to work. He decided to go to see a doctor. And Mrs. Smith went to the hospital with him. Before her husband said what was the matter with him, the woman told the doctor all the things. The doctor understood why and said to Mrs. Smith, “The bottle of medicine is for your husband and the pills (药片) are for you.”
“For me?” the woman said in surprise, “I’m fine. I don’t need any medicine!” “I don’t think so, madam,” said the doctor, “They are sleeping pills, your husband will soon be all right if you take them.”
1. Mr. Smith can’t have a good rest because ________ .| A．he is ill | B．his wife is very busy | C．he is very busy and has no time |
| A．Because he couldn’t sleep well. |
| B．Because he had to go to work. |
| C．Because his wife asked him to get up. |
| A．to make her happy | B．to let her sleep quickly | C．to make her get better |
| A．Mrs. Smith takes the bottle of medicine |
| B．Mrs. Smith takes the pills |
| C．Mrs. Smith stops talking too much at night |
On Friday night my husband David and I went to a surprise fiftieth birthday party for our friend, Therese.
Her friend Janet planned the party a few weeks ago, but Therese knew nothing about it. We all met at the restaurant at a quarter to seven. There were about 50 people. We had a special room at the back. Therese’s son asked Therese to come to the restaurant at 7 o’clock. Just before seven we all stood in one corner of the room and the lights (灯) were turned off. It was not so dark, but the room looked empty from the door.
Therese’s son went to meet her and brought her to the room. He stood back politely so that Therese could go in first. And at this time we all shouted, “Surprise!”
Therese jumped in surprise when she heard the shout. Then we sang Happy Birthday together and she began to know what was happening. We all had a delicious meal followed by a piece of fruit birthday cake.
For her birthday gift, Therese got a beautiful quilt. It’s a very special quilt, because there were her family’s photos on it.
Therese really enjoyed her birthday party.
1. Therese’s son planned the party for her.2. Therese arrived at the restaurant at seven o’clock.
3. Therese’s son got into the special room before Therese.
4. After having a good meal, the guests shared a birthday cake.
5. Therese got a lot of birthday gifts from her friends.
【推荐3】My dad used to say he knew I would be a singer. When I was a baby, I was always singing loudly. Dad was a big sports fan, but he was happy I loved music.
After dinner, Dad would often ask me to sing. He always said I sang I Will Always Love You much better than Whitney Houston!
At every school concert he cheered me on. The look of pride on his face made me happy.
My life was full of concerts, singing lessons and laughter. Though my mum and brothers helped me, they did not share our love for music.
Our lives changed when Dad was told that he had cancer (癌症). We always hoped that something would happen and he would get better, but the doctors told us that they could not save him.
About a week before my dad died, he fell into a coma (昏迷). The nurses said even though Dad did not reply, he could still hear me.
The nurses said I should sing him a song. I sang one of our favorites. As I sang, my dad gave a big smile, and clapped (鼓掌).
I will always remember that smile. I was so pleased to know that Dad had heard me sing one more song.
My dad died on May 14, 2019. It was hard to believe; he was so full of life. I don’t know how to say how much 1 miss him.
Now I have all the memories of him and his beautiful smile deep inside my heart. I will always know that he is listening from his front row (排) seat in heaven.
He used to say: “Sing from your heart.”
My dad has been and will always be my hero.
1. According to the text, Whitney Houston is probably ________.| A．a famous singer | B．a famous actress |
| C．the writer’s friend | D．a sports star |
| A．Whitney Houston. | B．Her father. |
| C．Her mother. | D．Her brothers. |
| A．Her mother didn’t love her. |
| B．Her parents didn’t get along well. |
| C．She and her brothers didn’t get along well. |
| D．Her father was proud of her. |
| A．The writer’s father is a music fan |
| B．The writer’s father didn’t know he had cancer |
| C．The doctors and the nurses were not kind to Dad |
| D．Her brothers didn’t think much of her love for music |
| A．recall how her father influenced her |
| B．share her funny childhood with readers |
| C．tell readers what a great hero her father was |
| D．remind people to express their love |
【推荐1】At thirteen, I was told with a kind of attention disorder (失调). It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.
In my first literature (文学) class, Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs. Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”
She looked at me through her glasses, “You are not different from your classmates, young man.”
I tried, but I didn’t finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.
In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn’t get much education. But Louis didn’t give up. Instead, he made a great invention and invented a reading system of raised dots (凸起的点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.
Wasn’t I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students? Thinking about this, I started to write smoothly. I completed the task within 40 minutes. In fact, I was not different from others. I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problems, why should I ever give up?
I didn’t expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs. Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day—with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words: “See what you can do when you keep trying.”
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
1. Why didn’t the author finish the reading in class?
| A．Because he was new to the class. | B．Because he had an attention disorder. |
| C．Because he was tired of literature. | D．Because he wanted to take the task home. |
| A．She said nothing. | B．She helped the author finish it. |
| C．She encouraged the author. | D．She looked down on the author. |
| A．able to walk | B．able to see | C．able to hear | D．able to write |
①The paper came back with an “A” on it.
②The writer completed the task within 40 minutes.
③Mrs. Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes.
④The writer was told with a kind of attention disorder.
| A．③④②① | B．④③②① | C．④③①② | D．③④①② |
| A．Everyone should work hard. |
| B．The disabled should be treated with respect. |
| C．A good teacher shouldn’t blame (责备) students. |
| D．One can find his way out of difficulties with efforts. |
【推荐2】I have always had a heart for saving or caring for animals. When my mum was in the hospital in the 1990s, I was a very young child and I always tried my best to take care of animals.
The first animal I brought home was a pigeon (鸽子). I found it while walking to school. It was in the street and his wing was broken. I hid it in the woods and when I went home, it was still there and I decided to bring it home. My father made a box for it and I fed it bread and water every day. The next animal I found was a black dog, and she was about to have puppies. My father found the dog tied outside of our house and decided to take it in. The dog was very delighted and you couldn’t imagine how terrible this dog was before. We kept him in a box. A few days later, the dog had seven puppies. No one wanted them, so I had them too. The animals grew to be large. Finally, we had dogs, cats, birds and rabbits.
As time went by, my mum felt better. To everyone’s joy, she could come back home. At that time, we had at least twenty animals in our house, but my mum couldn’t stand (忍受) their smell. She wanted them to go. In order to help my mum stay healthy, we had to let them go. One of the animals, a German shepherd (牧羊犬), was given away to a family with three boys. They were our neighbors, so I visited it whenever I could. The dog remembered me and every time he was happy to see me. Animals are our friends, and I will try to help them whenever I can.
1. What did the writer like to take care of when he was young?| A．Pigeons. | B．Birds. | C．Animals. | D．Dogs. |
| A．disappointed | B．happy | C．sad | D．nervous |
| A．The writer’s father made a box for the black dog and fed it every day. |
| B．The black dog gave birth to six puppies in the end. |
| C．The writer’s mother didn’t like the animals in their house. |
| D．The writer couldn’t see the German shepherd so he missed it very much. |
| A．To tell the readers that animals are our friends. |
| B．To complain about what his mother did. |
| C．To tell the readers how lovely the German shepherd was. |
| D．To tell the readers that the German shepherd liked playing with his neighbor. |
【推荐3】For my birthday I wanted a bicycle. My parents only gave me a dime (一角硬币). I was upset but not surprised, because we seemed not to have much money.
“Happy birthday,” Dad said. I watched him leave, carrying his briefcase (公文包). I played with my neighbor Jacob for a while, and then Jacob said, “Let’s take a walk outside.” We passed a woman selling apples. I gave her my dime and bought two apples for Jacob and me. After a while, I saw Dad selling apples. Suddenly, I couldn’t move. I wished so much some-one would buy an apple from him. But nobody did. I realized how he had earned my birthday dime and thought I shouldn’t have spent it. I pretended not to see Dad and walked past him.
When Dad came home, he gave Mom a bag of apples and said. “I bought the apples from an unemployed man.” “Dad,” I said, “That man is not unemployed. Selling apples is a job.” It was a difficult time for my Dad. I realized how important it was for him to keep his secret.
That night Dad asked me to walk with him. We walked quietly and tears were rolling down his cheeks. “I won’t tell Mom,” I said. Then Dad didn’t say anything and I didn’t, either.
Though I didn’t get what I wanted on this birthday, I got the best gift in the world.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案
1. How did the writer feel when he received the gift from his parents?
| A．Sad. | B．Surprised. | C．Glad. | D．Angry. |
| A．承认 | B．许诺 | C．假装 | D．同意 |
| A．Mom actually knew Dad’s real job | B．Dad was satisfied with his own job |
| C．the writer regretted spending the dime | D．the writer was ashamed of his father’s job |
a. The writer kept the secret of his Dad.
b. The writer saw his Dad selling apples.
c. The writer got a dime as a birthday gift.
d. The writer walked with his father outside.
| A．c-b-d-a | B．c-d-b-a | C．b-c-a-d | D．d-a-c-b |
| A．The secret of being a good father. | B．Great love between a father and a son. |
| C．The special experience of selling apples. | D．The ways to choose the best birthday gift. |
