Turtle was wise and hard-working, and he had delivered(投递) the mail for many years. Turtle had been working for so long that no one, not even Turtle himself, could remember when he had his last rest. So Turtle’s friends wanted him to have the best vacation ever.
“Go to see the world,” said Stork, who helped busy parents to look after their babies. Stork traveled to very far places because she could fly. But Turtle could not fly and did not think one day off was long enough to see the world.
“Sleep in,” said Bear, who would like to stay in the warm cave(洞穴) where he had spent all through the winter. Turtle also enjoyed sleeping in the mud during the winter, but it was spring now.
“Find a new place to live,” said Hermit Crab(寄居蟹), who had recently traded his old shell(壳) for an empty tin can (锡罐). “My new place smells like peaches!” But Turtle was not able to leave his shell the way that Hermit Crab could.
“You should go to see a movie,” said Owl(猫头鹰), who worked at night. “I hear there is a new movie about owls that is supposed to be quite good.”
Turtle smiled politely at Owl and said nothing. He then called his cousin, Frog, and asked if she was free the next day. Turtle smiled happily at her reply.
1. Which of the following may happen next?| A．Turtle would make plans with Bear. |
| B．Turtle would make plans with Owl. |
| C．Turtle would make plans with Frog. |
| D．Turtle would make plans with Stork. |
| A．the new movie about owls was very good |
| B．she was looking for a new home |
| C．she was too busy to make time for Turtle |
| D．she had no plans for the next day |
| A．Have a good sleep in a cave. | B．Ask Frog if she was free. |
| C．Go to see some movies. | D．Take a vacation around the world. |
| A．Turtle’s Cousin | B．Turtle’s New House |
| C．Turtle’s Friends | D．Turtle’s Vacation Plan |
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【推荐1】You feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving. If you give without spending time filling your own needs, then it’s likely you will burn out, or feel upset. When you take without giving anything back, you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the empty space in your life.
The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values. I break values up into two groups which I call “being” values and “having” values.
Your “being” values are the personalities (性格) of the ideal (理想的) person you would like to be. People can choose some “being” values that they are willing to make a promise to live by. An example of some “being” values are: kind, loving, generous, peaceful, wise and even powerful. By acting on these values, you give to others through your actions and you inspire (激励) others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these personalities becomes your life purpose.
Your “having” values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be companionship, achievement or support. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.
When you make a promise to live by your “being” values, it becomes easier to make conscious (慎重的) choices. If you usually talk about your problems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person. A calm person might go for a walk, or set a time limit before you react. If you usually worry about something, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. A responsible or wise person might have the courage to deal with difficulties they meet. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be—this is the key to personal power.
When you choose to act on your values, you not only feel good about yourself, but you make your chosen beliefs stronger. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the way other people think of you.
1. The word “fulfilled” in Paragraph 1 probably means “______”.| A．satisfied | B．disappointed | C．awful | D．powerful |
| A．get a lot of power | B．receive support from others |
| C．fill your own needs | D．form positive personalities |
| A．Having values are more important than being values. |
| B．The way other people think of you changes your values. |
| C．You may shake your beliefs when your values are clear to you. |
| D．Acting on your values can help balance what you give and receive. |
| A．To show the importance of giving. | B．To explain what personal values are. |
| C．To tell people how to be truly happy. | D．To encourage people to have a life purpose. |
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future — for example, getting into college or getting a good job — that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret of living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.
1. The best title of the passage is ________.
| A．Money Makes You Happy |
| B．The Secrets of Happiness |
| C．Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy |
| D．Good Friends Make You Happy |
| A．the more friends you have, the happier you will be |
| B．we shouldn’t think about our future |
| C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life |
| D．some people fail to live a happy life |
| A．everyone knows how to live a happier life |
| B．it’s wrong to spend time on work |
| C．hobbies take up too much time |
| D．doing good things for someone can make you happier |
| A．Reading a good book. | B．Traveling to a foreign country. |
| C．Playing a sport. | D．Spending time with close friends. |
【推荐3】I had failed again. It was the day of the big marathon. I had decided three years ago to train for the half-marathon event and take home a medal. There I sat, in front of my TV, while I watched others cross the finish line. It was just another in a long string (串) of failures. I had never met a single weight loss or fitness goal and I was majoring in the art of failing.
We are a family of exploration and often plan active vacations. It seemed that on every vacation I was the one who couldn’t go the distance. Each time I urged (催促) my family, “Go without me. Bring me lots of pictures and videos. I’ll be fine just sitting here taking in the view. I lied. Sick of being blind, I decided that it would never happen again. Surely I was in my 50s, but surely there was still hope for me. I always spent weeks walking to prepare for our active vacations. I had lost weight many times. I just always seemed to fail to get where I needed to be.
But this time I would do something different. I was going to walk a half marathon. Surely I would lose weight and get in shape if I could complete over 12 miles in four hours. Besides, this would be training. Training sounded cooler than diet and exercise. I was revved up and ready to go. I bought the proper gear (装备), checked out what type of drinks would be handed out at the marathon and prepared a lot. I had a plan!
Now two years later, there I sat, watching thousands of people of all ages succeed where I had failed. I walked out, angry with myself, sat down and had myself a pity party. I was a master at the art of pity parties, having a great deal of experience in holding them. What was my problem? Where was I going wrong? I stopped and considered each failure, one by one. I made some very interesting discoveries.
I had failed to climb to the top of that Mayan pyramid, but I did climb it and stood on those ancient stones.1 had failed to meet a single weight loss goal and yet I had lost 43 pounds. I couldn’t walk 12 miles in four hours, but I could walk 12 miles.
All my failures were sounding like a success story. This time was giving thanks. I was thankful that I had been given the spirit of failure because failure meant that I was trying, that I didn’t give up. I decided that I would be crossing the finish line next year.
1. What can you learn from the passage?| A．The writer didn’t lose any weight in the end. |
| B．The writer didn’t climb the Mayan pyramid. |
| C．The writer didn’t take part in the big marathon. |
| D．The writer didn’t have holidays with his family. |
| A．I got excited. | B．I felt moved. | C．I was pushed. | D．I was chosen. |
| A．Clever and friendly. | B．Interesting and proud. |
| C．Humorous and hopeful. | D．Kind and strong-willed. |
【推荐1】The businessman travelled far and worked hard until, finally, it was time to set off home. He packed all the presents he had bought, but decided to get a fresh rose for Bella when he was closer to home. On his journey home, a terrible storm came.
Luckily, the businessman found a place to shelter (躲避). He ran to the door. To his surprise, it was open but the house seemed empty. It looked warm and welcoming. In he went.
“Is there anybody home?” he called. But there was nobody to be seen or sound to be heard. Tired and wet, the businessman sat down by the fire.
Invisible (无形的) hands gave him drinks and good food. Invisible hands put a cushion (垫子) behind his head. He couldn’t believe his eyes. “I must be dreaming.” he thought.
Next morning, the businessman awoke and remembered he had to get a rose for Bella. In the garden, he found a beautiful rose bush. He started to dig (挖) up a small part of it. Then he heard a terrible roar (咆哮), “How dare you take my roses!”
Suddenly, a great hairy beast (野兽) appeared, roaring loudly.
“Please don’t hurt me!” begged the businessman. “I’ll do anything.” “Then you must promise to send me the first creature (生物) you see when you get home.” “Aha!” thought the businessman. “I will see the chickens around my doors first.” So he gave his promise.
Sadly, the first creature he saw was not a chicken, a cat or a dog. It was Bella, who came running to greet him. The businessman went as pale (苍白的) as moonlight. He told her the whole story. Bella did not think twice. “A Promise is a Promise.” She said.
(To be continued...)
1. Who might be Bella?| A．The businessman’s neighbor. | B．The businessman’s brother. | C．The businessman’s daughter. | D．The businessman’s housekeeper. |
| A．He lost all the presents for Bella. | B．He was caught in a terrible storm. | C．He still worked. | D．He bought some gilts for Bella. |
| A．Invisible hands. | B．The owner of the house. | C．A ghost. | D．His wife. |
| A．The chickens. | B．A cat. | C．A dog. | D．Bella. |
| A．go to kill the beast | B．plant the rose in her garden | C．hide away | D．keep a promise |
I still remember quite clearly the day when my parents got divorced(离婚) . Dad kissed me goodbye and left.
For a long time 'Mum and I lived a peaceful life. Then one day, Jim came over for lunch wearing a blue suit with a short brown tie and a green shirt I couldn't believe this was going to be my new stepfaLher. It couldn't be true that my beautiful mother would many someone who dressed like a clown(小丑). I hated him.
Lunch was terrible. Mother kept trying to start a conversation, but neither Jim nor I would say
much. Finally I offered to bring in the dessert just to get away from the clown
Something unpleasant happened, but I didn't mean(故意) to do it. I guess the plate slipped. But one minute I was handing Jim his blackberry pie, and the next, dark purple berries were oozing(渗出) all over his shirt and tie.
I was mortified. My face turned bright red. Jim looked very much surprised at first, but then he began to laugh. I started to laugh too. Maybe this guy was all right, after all. Then I had a quick look at my mother. She looked happier than I had seen her in a long time.ZXXK]
1. The writer thinks Jim's clothes look ______________ .
| A．nice | B．expensive | C．usual | D．funny |
| A．Jim didn't seem likeable at first |
| B．the writer liked Jim from the start |
| C．Jim was angry with the writer |
| D．Jim didn't like blackherry pie |
| A．happy | B．bored | C．embarrassed | D．angry |
| A．I Love Pie |
| B．My New Stepfather |
| C．The World's Worst Lunch |
| D．Mothers Shouldn't Marry. |
【推荐3】Al Larson is also known as the "Bluebird Man". He first began his work of love after he read a passage in National Geographic.
At first, he started the work as a hobby to spend time in his retirement(退休).
Now that he is about 97 years old, Larson shows no signs of slowing down, what's more, his encouraging story has been turned into the Emmy award-nominated movie Bluebird Man.
"A1 is a living example of how much one person can achieve when he sets his mind on a task. But he's also an example of the advantages that a project like this can have for people, " filmmaker Matthew Podolsky said, "
And they are truly the secret to his long.
| A．Bluebirds have given meaning to Al's life. |
| B．It’s true that the work of Larson is successful. |
| C．It's kind of good for bluebirds to live in zoos. |
| D．However, he turned it into full-time work later. |
| E．Bluebirds usually live in dead or nearly-dead trees. |
| F．The population of Bluebirds has increased quickly. |
| G．Larson saw a bluebird going in and out of a dead tree around his house. |
【推荐1】At midnight Mr. King coughed again. He got up and took some medicine. Before he lay down, he smoked. And he couldn't go to sleep any longer. He found the medicine book and started to read it. He was afraid he had lung cancer (肺癌). He seemed to see death was waiting for him. Tears ran down his face. He didn't see Mrs. King was standing by him.
"What's the matter with you, dear?" asked Mrs. King.
"Nothing," Mr. King answered and covered his face with his hands.
Mrs. King opened the book and knew at once. She said, "You must stop smoking right now."
"I started to smoke when I was nine, you know. How can I do that?"
"But I think health is more important."
Mr. King coughed again and Mrs. King said, "Go to a doctor tomorrow. He will be able to help you, I think."
The doctor told Mr. King to have an X-ray examination of his lungs. And then he looked at the X-ray carefully for a long time.
"Tell me the truth, doctor," said Mr. King. "Do you see any shadows (阴影) in my lungs?"
"No, I don't see anything."
"Really?" Mr. King said happily.
"Yes. Your lungs are turning black. How can I see any shadows?"
1. Mr. King got up to ________.| A．talk with Mrs. King | B．read the medicine book | C．take some medicine | D．smoke again |
| A．he was afraid to die | B．he smoked too much | C．he was too old | D．he couldn't go to sleep |
| A．Mr. King couldn't read the book | B．Mr. King thought he had lung cancer |
| C．The doctor refused to help Mr. King | D．Mr. King was too sad to go to sleep |
| A．he wanted Mr. King to stop smoking right now |
| B．he wanted to know if there was something serious with Mr. King's lungs |
| C．he was sure that Mr. King would soon be all right |
| D．he was sure that Mr. King would die soon |
【推荐2】A famous painter was worried about his dog, which happened to have a sore throat. He knew that a doctor would not check a dog, but he still made a phone call to a famous throat doctor at midnight.
The doctor was very angry, but he tried hard to control himself, “I only see patients during the day and by appointment.”On hearing this, the painter answered, “But...but, Doctor, I’m the famous painter, Raphael DePicter, and this is an emergency.”The doctor finally agreed to visit the patient.
When the doctor arrived and saw that his patient was a dog, he was raged, but he thought of a plan to get even. Hiding his anger, he said, “This is a very difficult case. I’ll have to go back to study it more carefully. I’ll call you when I find out what’s wrong with your dog.” Then he left.
About the same time the following night, Mr. DePicter was woken up by a phone call. It was the throat doctor and he asked Mr. DePicter to go to his house right away. Mr. DePicter said, “But, Doctor, it’s past twelve. Can’t you wait until tomorrow afternoon?” The doctor answered, “That would be too late. Please hurry.” The painter then jumped out of the bed, got dressed, and ran to the doctor’s house.
After opening the door, the doctor said, “Please tell me, how much would you charge to paint my house?”
1. What was Raphael DePicter? ________| A．A doctor. | B．A teacher. | C．A painter. | D．A worker. |
| A．Glad. | B．Angry. | C．Disappointed. | D．Surprised. |
| A．Because he was expecting an important call. |
| B．Because he worried about the medical cost. |
| C．Because the throat doctor called him at midnight. |
| D．Because he was too worried to fall asleep. |
| A．he wanted Mr. DePicter to pay for his check |
| B．he wanted to give Mr. DePicter medicine |
| C．he wanted to have his house painted |
| D．he wanted to teach Mr. DePicter a lesson |
| A．It is wrong for famous people to ask for service right away. |
| B．If a good doctor is woken up at midnight, he will be pleased. |
| C．It is not good for a painter to visit a famous doctor. |
| D．A famous doctor will never treat a dog well. |
To help students to be better(更好), Present Obama has some good ideas for them. First, go to school on time every day. Second, listen to teachers carefully in class. Third, do their homework every day. Fourth, don’t watch too much TV.
Please do as what Present Obama says and you will be successful (成功)one day.
1. Present Obama is very .
| A．friendly | B．busy | C．happy |
| A．father | B．teacher | C．mum |
| A．To do some sports | B．To play with their classmates | C．To work hard |
| A．not to watch too much TV. |
| B．not to play computer games. |
| C．to listen to music in class |
| A．Three . | B．Four. | C．Five. |
