There’s a small brick house I visit from time to time. It’s not the house that is special, but the person who lives inside.
I met Miss Clark about 45 years ago when she was my sister’s kindergarten teacher. I remember looking into her classroom wishing I was her student. My parents told me I could start school when I was 4. However, when I turned 4 in the spring, I couldn’t understand why I had to wait until September. Anyway, I was finally in Miss Clark’s class—Room 3. She always created a safe place where we could be whatever we wanted to be at that moment.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a teacher. When I graduated, I couldn’t wait to invite Miss Clark to my classroom. She arrived one day, and I saw joy on my students’ faces singing the same songs I sang with her as a child. As a new teacher, I was surprised at how she connected with children. For years, Miss Clark volunteered in my classroom.
Over the years we have shared in each other’s ups and downs. She asked me for updates about my family and friends, and she tells me about hers.
I am here for her now as the time to sell her house is near. I bring up boxes from her basement (地下室). We go through every painting a student has given her, every thank-you note a parent has written and her teaching aids.
On the papers of the letters, I find my own name printed in green marker. Suddenly my mind goes back to Room 3. Over 40 years ago, Miss Clark sat on a chair while my classmates and I sat at her feet. We learned about the letters and their sounds. Now, Miss Clark sits on her rocking chair, and I sit at her feet. We talk for hours. I listen carefully because I know I still have more to learn from her.
Our friendship is one that neither of us expected.
Educators know teaching is a job for the development of each young student. The lucky ones get to see what their students have done with their lives. The excellent ones never leave their students’ hearts.
1. The right time order of the following events according to the passage is ________ .① I learnt about the letters from Miss Clark.
② We shared our experiences with each other.
③ I looked forward to being Miss Clark’s student.
④ Miss Clark came and volunteered in my classroom.
| A．①③②④ | B．③①④② | C．①④③② | D．③②④① |
| A．we give out the paintings from her basement | B．my parents write her a thank-you note |
| C．I found out my own name printed on a letter | D．I come to help her organize her things |
| A．is devoted but she doesn’t have any close friends |
| B．is creative to build a safe place for children in her small brick house |
| C．is uncommon because she has great influence on me |
| D．is patient enough to teach every child how to paint |
| A．Amazing Memories. | B．Unexpected Friendship. |
| C．Unforgettable Childhood. | D．Wonderful Development. |
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【推荐1】Most 17-year-olds live at home and go to school every day.
Réka’s journey began in 2012. Along with her twin brother and parents, she set off for a short trip to the United States. Soon after that, the family decided to sell most of their belongings and began traveling around the world.
“I do go to school — it just doesn’t have four walls,” said Réka. The girl says that she has been taught many important life lessons. She believes she would have never learned these lessons if she had to go to school every day. During her trips, she has also learned Spanish and Hungarian.
What’s Réka’s most unforgettable experience so far? The girl says it’s the five days she spent with the descendants (后裔) of the Incas. “They live at one of the farthest places on the planet. They live without electricity
| A．There is no TV or Internet. |
| B．But every lifestyle has its troubles. |
| C．Réka’s life is different from theirs. |
| D．She can now speak three languages very well. |
| E．From then on, they have traveled to 23 countries. |
【推荐2】Tom is 13 years old. He is from the USA. Now he is in Chongqing. This is Tom’s desk. Three books are on this desk — a Chinese book, a math (数学) book and an English book. And a yellow pencil box is next to his English book. A white ruler, four pencils and a black knife are in the pencil box. On the desk, you can see two coats. The black coat is Tom’s. The white coat is not his. It’s his cousin’s. His cousin is Jack. He likes white. Look, a toy bus and a toy bike are on his books. His cousin likes them very much.
1. In Tom’s pencil box, we can find ________.| A．two rulers | B．four pens | C．a knife | D．an eraser |
| A．yellow | B．white | C．black | D．red |
| A．son | B．classmate | C．brother | D．friend |
| A．coats | B．toys | C．pencils | D．books |
Vince is an officer in the navy(海军军官)．He is thirty-five years old．He lives on the sea(海洋)most of the time．
Last week．Vince went to a city for vacation．One evening，after he had supper, he decided to go to a movie．He got on a bus and stood by the door． More than ten minutes later, a drunk (醉汉) got on the bus．“Hey! Does the bus go to the zoo?”he asked Vince．
Vince said nothing and was going to the front．But the drunk caught hold of(抓住)him and went on asking，“This bus will take me to the zoo．won't it?”
Vince became angry and said，“Look carefully．I'm not a conductor，but an officer in the navy!”
Hearing this，the drunk spoke loudly，“Stop the ship, then! I want to take a bus!”
1. This story happened on the sea．
2. Vince took the bus to go to a zoo．
3. The underlined word“conductor”means “售票员”in the passage．
4. At last, the drunk thought he was in a ship．
5. We can learn from the passage that the drunk took the wrong bus．
【推荐1】April is National Letter and Card Writing Month in the US. Kids can learn about the importance of card and letter writing. It helps people practice writing and brings back the old tradition of writing, sending, and receiving letters.
Letter writing can be fun. Samantha Webre, a third-grade teacher at Woodvale Primary School in the US, wanted her students to experience this.
Because of COVID-19 (新冠肺炎)and the closing of schools, Samantha had to give lessons online. She tried to be creative by asking her students to take up a “Spring Break Thank You” challenge. Students could write thank-you letters to their loved ones, health-care workers and anyone they liked.
“It’s important for kids to learn about different writing types, and letter writing is just one of them. A personalized letter can show the receiver that the writer takes time to do it. And the writer has a chance to be creative,” said Samantha. “It not only helps the students improve their writing skills but also makes the receivers feel better.” She once created a video for her students and read aloud Ten Thank-you Letters by Daniel Kirk.
Zhorie’l, one of Samantha’s students, said, “My younger sisters and I have been using all kinds of tools like stickers, crayons, and even paint to make our letters special. We’re not able to visit our grandparents often, but we can always send them a letter. It’s as powerful as a big hug (拥抱).”
1. What does the underlined word “this” refer to?| A．The fun of letter writing. | B．The feeling of getting letters. |
| C．The history of letter writing. | D．The feeling of sending letters. |
| A．They can become creative. | B．They can become good at writing. |
| C．They can get a wonderful feeling. | D．They can learn about different writing types. |
| A．A travel guide. | B．An education report. |
| C．A storybook. | D．A sports magazine. |
【推荐2】It was my first year teaching in a special needs classroom and I wasn’t sure what to expect at our school sports meet. My students faced a lot of challenges, from mild learning disabilities (轻度学习障碍) to cerebral palsy (脑瘫).
Mark was one of the latter. He had to get around in a wheelchair. But he always had a positive attitude (积极态度) and greeted everyone with a huge smile.
His classmates loved him, especially Mike, Andy and Lucas, three boys who were good at sports. I knew Mark wanted to be like them.
When track and field (田径运动) day came, Mike, Andy and Lucas did a good job, giving the crowd something to cheer about. Mark sat on the sidelines (边线), cheering them on.
The final event of the day was the 400-metre race. Everyone was invited to either walk or run. We watched as they took off. Mike, Andy and Lucas all wanted to prove who the better athlete was.
But when the three reached the finish line, they stopped and turned to look behind them. At the back of the crowd was Mark. He was alone on the track with over half the distance left.
Mike, Andy and Lucas looked at one another, and a silent thought passed among them. Slowly, they ran back toward their friend. They formed a circle around Mark and kept pace, cheering him on as he had done for them before.
In the end, the four crossed the finish line together to the excited shouts of their teachers and classmates. Seeing the look on Mark’s face, I came to understand what makes the Special Olympics so special. Everyone deserves (值得) their own time to shine.
1. What challenges did the author’s student face?| A．Mark had to get around in a wheelchair. | B．The final event of the day was the 400-metre race. |
| C．From mild learning disabilities to cerebral palsy. | D．Everyone was invited to either walk or run. |
| A．The author didn’t expect much. | B．It would be challenging. |
| C．No students would take part in it. | D．Students shouldn’t waste time on it. |
| A．He had a mild learning disability. | B．He often felt sad about his disability. |
| C．He didn’t want to be like his friends. | D．He cheered for his friends. |
| A．They waited for him at the finish line. | B．They cheered for him on the sidelines. |
| C．They went back and ran alongside him. | D．They shouted to him excitedly. |
| A．Friendship comes from competition. | B．Everyone deserves to have a special moment sometimes. |
| C．Track and field is a fun event. | D．The Special Olympics is boring to watch. |
【推荐3】Teachers help us become good students and people. So we should thank them for their hard work in China, we have Teacher’s Day on September 10th. On that day, we say thanks to our teachers and sometimes give them small gifts. But how do US students thank their teachers?
First of all, US schools have a whole week in May to appreciate their teachers! Teacher Appreciate Day is on the Tuesday of that week. They have parties with gifts and snacks that week. There are also signs(标题) everywhere to show their love for teachers.
US students like to give small gifts to their teachers and the teachers love getting thank-you notes from their students. Teachers also like getting arts and crafts(手工艺品) from students. Should we say thanks to our teachers only on Teachers’ Day? No, we should thank our teachers all the time. Always show your love to your teachers. It helps them do a good job.
1. The underlined word “appreciate” in Paragraph 2 probably means.| A．respect(尊敬) | B．thank | C．comfort | D．award(奖赏) |
| A．In May | B．In September | C．On September 10th | D．On Tuesday every week |
| A．Give gifts. | B．Have dinner. | C．Have parties. | D．Put up signs. |
| A．we should thank teachers all the time | B．we should have parties on Teachers’ Day |
| C．we should give gifts to teachers on Teachers’ Day | D．it can’t help teachers do a good job to show them love |
| A．School in the US | B．Teachers in the US | C．Teachers’ Day in China | D．Saying thanks to teachers |
A Frenchman went to a small Italian town with his wife and stayed at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for a walk alone. It was late and the small street was dark and quiet. Suddenly he felt someone behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian young man who quickly walked past him. The man was nearly out of sight (视野) when the Frenchman suddenly found that his watch was gone. He thought that it must be the Italian who had taken his watch. He decided to follow him and get back the watch.
Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian. Neither of them understood the other’s language. The Frenchman frightened the Italian with his fist (拳头) and pointed at the Italian’s watch. In the end, the Italian gave his watch to the Frenchman.
When he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife what had happened. He was greatly surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Now the man realized that by mistake he had robbed (抢劫) the watch and it was the Italian’s.
1. The story happened in a small Italian town.2. The Frenchman’s wife didn’t go out with her husband that night.
3. The Frenchman followed the Italian to ask the way.
4. The Frenchman left his watch in the hotel.
5. The Italian understood the Frenchman well.
【推荐2】“Three apples have changed the world. One is for Eve, one is for Newton, and the third is in the hands of Steve Jobs,” said someone.
Steve Jobs was the former CEO of the Apple computer company which was set up in his parents’ garage(车库) on April Fool’s Day, 1976. Through many years’ hard work, Jobs and his Apple products were a great success. People believe he has made the world a better place. Many young people also think of Apple products as a fashion icon.
Because of his great achievements in this area, he was honoured with a number of awards, including the National Medal of Technology in 1985, The Times cover character(封面人物) and the Most Successful Manager in 1997.
Jobs’ road to success wasn’t an easy one. He experienced several ups and downs, but he was still standing. Just as Hemingway in The Old Man and the Sea said, “A man can be destroyed, but can not be defeated(打败).” So he was considered as an American hero.
What did Jobs’ workers and family members think of him?
On the one hand, some workers described him as a strange and bad-tempered(坏脾气的) boss. They said he was impatient with those who disagreed with him or didn’t understand his ideas. On the other hand, his family members thought of him as a home-loving dad with each of his four children. He worried about all the things of them, such as their boyfriends, travel, safety and even skirt length. Though he was quite busy, he still attended his daughter’s graduation party.
1. Where did Steve Jobs set up the Apple computer company?| A．In his own house. | B．In his friend’s house. |
| C．In his friend’s garage. | D．In his parents’ garage. |
| A．Home-loving. | B．Honest. | C．Jealous. | D．Humorous. |
| A．The Most Successful Manager. | B．The Top Richest Man. |
| C．The National Medal of Technology. | D．The Times cover character. |
| A．Because he developed lots of Apple products. |
| B．Because he set up the Apple computer company. |
| C．Because he devoted himself to the area of computer science. |
| D．Because he wasn’t defeated after several ups and downs. |
| A．Steve Jobs was very famous only in the U.S. |
| B．Steve Jobs was too busy to care about his children |
| C．Steve Jobs changed the world a lot with his Apple products |
| D．Steve Jobs never got into any trouble on his way to success |
There are many books here. There are many different kinds. You can use them for your classes. There are books about other countries，like Japan and Mexico. You can find history books，too. Take one. Read about the old days. Or read a literature（文学） book. Read stories. Stories are one kind of literature. The library is a quiet place. So it is a good place to study. Many students come here. They use the computers. They read school books of all kinds. For example，they read science books. The students study their lessons. They find answers to questions in books. There is a big dictionary，too. It is on a special little table. It’s in the corner. There is information at the library for students’ papers.
There are librarians here. Librarians help students. They know all about books. They can find information fast. They help students with their work.
One librarian is Bill Church. Bill is a quiet man. But you can talk to him. You can even call him on the telephone. You can ask him questions. He will help you. He finds answers to questions. He uses the computers in the library. He knows answers to many questions. He can find books and information fast.
There are many things to do. You can read for fun. You can look at pictures. You can play on the computers. But don’t talk loud! Libraries are quiet places for people to read. A person must not talk loud in a library. A person must whisper. Go to the library and enjoy it. But please，be quiet for other people.
1. Students come to the library ____________.
| A．to make friends | B．to read for fun |
| C．to make phone calls | D．to talk with librarians |
| A．Talk quietly. | B．Speak loudly. |
| C．Be quiet. | D．Read fast. |
| A．He reads books for students. |
| B．He saves some documents for students. |
| C．He finds books fast for students. |
| D．He writes down the students’ names. |
| A．Let’s Read Together |
| B．Come To The Library |
| C．A Good Place To Work At |
| D．Libraries Have Big Dictionaries |
While some can live together peacefully, others may face conflicts (矛盾) that need to be worked out. According to a recent survey of students in 12 different universities in Wuhan, only 40 percent of them are satisfied with their dormitory friendships and 35 percent said they kept away from conflicts in the dorm.
For those living in a dorm for the first time, sharing things, such as a computer or paper towels, can be a source of conflict. Another common conflict is related to different habits. What they are going to do, such as going to bed, watching movies or studying, will also cause a conflict. Sometimes roommates may also have problems when welcoming guests, especially those of the opposite sex.
However, there are more effective methods to solve problems than screaming at each other. The best way is to talk about an issue before it even becomes a problem. You should treat roommates honestly and directly, and try to work out a solution. And you can also set up rules that everyone can obey. These rules can be written down in an agreement and be put up in a visible (看得见的) place. Students can also outline which items to share and which are for personal use. They can regulate cleaning duties, agree on a time to sleep, and decide on how to receive guests.
In any discussion it is important to talk with your roommates in a positive way. For example, you could mention your roommates good personality. This can help them understand you better and make them more willing to compromise (妥协).
1. of the students in the survey get on well with their roommates in the dorm.
| A．12% | B．40% | C．35% | D．25% |
| A．one | B．two | C．three | D．four |
| A．有效的 | B．积极的 | C．合理的 | D．肯定的 |
| A．issue→problem→solution→rules | B．problem→issue→solution→rule |
| C．issue→problem→rules→solution | D．problem→issue→rules→solution |
| A．The author did a survey of the students in 12 different universities in Hunan. |
| B．The girls in the same dorm may face conflicts when a girl goes to visit them. |
| C．The rules you make can be put up on the door. |
| D．Talking about others’ bad personality can help them understand you better. |
【推荐2】Why is Becky upset? Read what she wrote in her diary to find out.
| Sunny October 13 There’s a new girl named Sasha in our class. Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at our table right next to me. Then Mrs. Ramirez said, “Becky, I know you’ll be a big help to Sasha.” I smiled at Sasha, and she smiled back. Maybe we’ll become friends. It would be so great to have a new friend! |
| Cloudy October 17 I am really upset with Sasha. I’m not sure if I want to be her friend. I’ve been trying hard to be nice, but today she got me in big trouble! When the break ended this afternoon, Mrs. Ramirez asked me to bring the ball inside and put it away. When I walked into the classroom, I broke a rule — I kicked the ball indoors. The ball knocked over a flower pot (盆). Since Mrs. Ramirez was still out in the hall, all I had to do was to pick up the pot pieces and clean up the floor. But before I could, Sasha ran and got Mrs. Ramirez. How terrible! Now I have to stay inside! I am so mad at Sasha! |
| Sunny October 21 Today our class went to the computer lab. When the lesson was over. Mr. Munn reminded us to turn off the computers and printers. Then we lined up and waited to be dismissed. That was when I noticed that the computer and printer that Sasha had used were still on. I thought about telling Mr. Munn. But instead, I walked out of line quietly and turned off the machines. When I got back in line, Sasha was smiling at me. She made a silent “thanks” with her mouth. Maybe Sasha and I can be friends after all. |
| A．The class went to the computer lab. | B．Becky got upset with Sasha. |
| C．Mrs. Ramirez put Sasha at Becky’s table. | D．Becky turned off the machines for Sasha. |
| A．Don’t listen to music in the hall. | B．Don’t play the ball in the classroom. |
| C．Don’t wear hats in the classroom. | D．Don’t bring the ball to the classroom. |
| A．Allowed to go. | B．Allowed to train. | C．Allowed to teach. | D．Allowed to test. |
| A．School rules. | B．The secrets between friends. |
| C．The growth of friendship. | D．Suggestions on friendship. |
【推荐3】Janie read the invitation to a Halloween party from Manuella, trying to make sure she had not received it by mistake.
“Thank you for inviting me to your party, Manuella,” Janie said to Manuella when she saw her.
“Oh. I had to invite all the kids in the class, or my mom wouldn’t let me have it,” Manuella told her.
“I’m looking forward to it,” Janie replied, hoping she did not sound as hurt as she felt. “Is it all right to wear the clothes that we wear for the school party?”
“I don’t care what you wear, Janie.”
“Who are you going to dress as, Manuella?” Janie asked.
“I haven’t decided yet.”
“Well, thank you again, Manuella.”
“Yeah. Whatever,” Manuella replied.
On her way home, Janie kept trying to think of any time she had been mean to Manuella. She didn’t understand why Manuella was mean to her. So she called Karen, “Did I do anything that made Manuella unhappy?”
“It isn’t anything you’ve done,” Karen answered. “It’s who you are. Manuella used to be the most popular girl in our school. But now they think you are. She’s hurt and frustrated (沮丧的). She sees herself as your enemy.”
“Wow! I never thought of that. I want to be her friend. I have to get her back into the spotlight.” Then Janie got an idea.
It was the party time. When Janie got to Manuella’s house, Manuella was shocked because Janie was dressed like her.
“But, why?” asked Manuella. “We were told to dress like someone we admire.”
“I did. Manuella, you don’t know how pretty, smart and talented you are. I’d like to be your friend. Will you let me?”
“If you can forgive me for being so jealous and mean to you. I’m sorry, Janie. I’d be happy to have you.”
1. Why did Manuella invite Janie to her party?| A．Because Janie liked parties and asked to join in. | B．Because Janie was the most popular girl in her class. |
| C．Because Manuella wanted to make friends with Janie. | D．Because Manuella was asked to invite everyone in her class. |
| A．Shocked but hopeful. | B．Hurt and confused. |
| C．Worried but understanding. | D．Disappointed and angry. |
| A．Manuella and Janie became friends at last. | B．Manuella was the person Karen admired most. |
| C．Janie was dressed like her best friend at school. | D．Janie found a way to make herself popular again. |
