It was a cold, rainy day. My mother and I drove to the mountains. It was dangerous to make the two-hour journey along the highway in such weather. I didn’t want to take the risk. But my mother advised that we go to see something at the top of the mountain.
“How far is it?” I asked. She replied, “About three minutes and I’ll drive you there.”
After ten minutes on the mountain road, I looked at her again. “I thought you said three minutes.” She smiled. “This is a detour（绕行路线）.” After that, we parked the car and got out.
Walking along a path, we turned at a corner. The peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. From the top of the mountain, I saw several fields full of flowers, shining like a carpet（地毯）before us. It looked as if the sun gold spilled down the mountain.
A lot of questions came to my mind. Who created such beauty? Why? How?
As we moved on, we saw a sign that read, “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.”
The first answer was, “One Woman, Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.” The second was, “One at a Time.” The third, “Started in 1971.”
On our way home, I was so shocked by what we had seen. She changed the world. One bulb（一株）at a time. She started almost 50 years ago. It was probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it. I said, “Imagine if I had a dream and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have achieved?”
My mother looked at me, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said. “Better yet, start today.”
1. Why didn’t the writer want to go to the mountains?| A．Because she was tired of driving. | B．Because their car was running out of petrol（汽油）. |
| C．Because it was getting dark. | D．Because it was not safe to drive in such weather. |
| A．浇灌 | B．播撒 | C．降落 | D．关闭 |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．Proud and clever. | B．Outgoing and special. |
| C．Friendly and serious. | D．Patient and hard-working. |
| A．Beauty always lies on the top of the mountain. | B．Even common people have great wisdom（智慧）. |
| C．Sticking to a dream will bring a big change. | D．We should enjoy every moment in life. |
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Every day, Vicky traveled by bus between her office and home. She noticed something special about the bus driver. Whenever the passengers got on the bus, he would smile at them.
However, Vicky also noticed a passenger who never smiled back at the driver. It seemed that he never had any clean clothes. He often made big noises when he coughed. Every time he got on the bus, he made the other passengers give up the seat to him in a loud voice. But the driver still smiled at the passengers. Instead, the “noise” man seemed to never see the smile.
This got Vicky more interested. Once, she asked the driver, “Sir, may I ask a question? Why don’t you throw that noisy man out of the bus?”
The driver looked at Vicky and said, “He’s my guest.”
“Then take back your smile at least. Don’t be so nice to him!”
“Let me tell you about my dog,” the driver said patiently. “Each time the moon shines, my dog barks at it crazily.”
Hearing this, Vicky was confused (困惑的) and said, “Sorry, but I’m not sure what you’re trying to tell me.”
The driver said, “It keeps barking, but the moon still shines.”
1. Why did Vicky think the bus driver special?| A．Because the bus driver drove too fast. | B．Because the bus driver wore clean clothes. | C．Because the bus driver smiled to every passenger. |
| A．To be kind to him. | B．To throw him out of the bus. | C．To offer him a seat. |
| A．show our kindness to others | B．be polite to others | C．be interested in the passengers |
【推荐2】Making mistakes is unavoidable, but you will not be forgiven if some mistakes happen. Careless mistakes can make you feel worse than big mistakes.
Next, stick to a regular sleeping and eating time. It’s amazing how fast lack of sleep can make people forgetful and cause them to feel stressed, which easily leads to careless mistakes.
| A．Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. |
| B．There’s also no need to be completely perfect. |
| C．So it’s important for you to go back to normal. |
| D．Write down how you could have avoided making them. |
| E．First of all, realize that making mistakes is a part of life. |
| F．People are more likely to learn from their mistakes to change themselves. |
【推荐3】A young college student thought that he chose the wrong major at a common college so he drank every day and didn't study at all. He became more and more frustrated. But he was never absent from Professor Yang's biology class. He liked the course. Besides，Yang's class was so interesting that he always listened carefully, never caring about whether the other students were paying attention or not in class. Once he put a note in the homework he handed in，saying："Professor, it is said that today's college students are cheaper than potatoes. Do you agree?"
That day Professor Yang sent for him after class. When he came，he found the professor at a table with a plate of food. They drank happily with their meal. When they became half drunk, the professor produced a small potato that was sprouting. "Do you know how much this costs?" he asked the young man. "It's soft but poisonous. Nobody will take it even if it's free." He then threw the potato away. The professor then showed him another potato. It was half the size of a football and perfectly round. "This potato is organic. It is not only large and fresh but also free of pollution. It is in high demand and quite expensive. " The young man was impressed by what he'd heard. " Be such a potato,"said the professor.
1. The college student felt frustrated because _______.| A．he didn't like his major | B．he didn’t study at all. | C．he drank a lot every day |
| A．He was interested in his class. | B．He sometimes was absent from class. |
| C．He never paid attention in class. | |
| A．would grow many organic potatoes | B．would study biology harder and harder |
| C．would try to better himself | |
| A．Our value depends on ourselves. | B．Don’t follow other’s advice |
| C．Students should choose the right major. | |
Have you ever been to Thailand? It is a country in Southeast Asia. I’ve been in Thailand for a few days with my parents. We are here for a holiday.
Now we are staying in Bangkok（曼谷）. It is the capital of Thailand and it is a very interesting place to visit. Yesterday we visited some places of interest in the city. They are great! This morning we went shopping. Bangkok is a wonderful place to shop for jewelry（珠宝）and clothes. My mother bought a nice necklace; my father and I bought some fashionable T-shirts.
Thailand is called “Land of Smiles” because people here are very friendly. And it’s true! When we eat in the restaurants in Bangkok, the waiters are really nice and they are always smiling. Thai food is delicious, but it is sometimes a little spicy（辛辣的）for me. You can also get Chinese food here because a lot of Chinese people came to live in Bangkok many years ago. Chinese food is very good, and it isn’t as spicy as Thai food. Our American food can also be found in Bangkok. However, I don’t eat it. You know, I’d like to try new things when I travel.
The weather has been very hot. Yesterday it rained and got a little cooler. But today it’s hot again.
Yours,
Mary
1. Mary and her parents went to Thailand ________.| A．to buy things | B．to eat Thai food | C．for a holiday | D．for a meeting |
| A．to buy jewelry and clothes | B．to buy necklaces | C．to buy T-shirts | D．to buy things |
| A．Because people there are happy. | B．Because people there are friendly. |
| C．Because things there are cheap. | D．Because the weather there is fine. |
| A．Sometimes Thai food is spicy. | B．You can try Chinese food and American food in Thailand. |
| C．Mary doesn’t like American food at all. | D．Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. |
| A．hot | B．rainy | C．cooler | D．hotter |
【推荐2】Many people like traveling. A trip is a great way to relax. Do you know how to prepare (准备) for a trip? There are some important things you should know before going out for a trip.
First, learn to read maps and use a compass (指南针). Buy a compass and a map of the place you want to visit.
Second, listen to the weather report so that you can make a good plan for your trip. If it is sunny, it is a good day to go out.
Third, make sure that you have the appropriate (合适的) clothes for your trip. Wear a pair of comfortable sports shoes. Remember that you have to wear different kinds of clothes in different seasons.
And, take the right food for your trip. Don’t forget to bring some water. Try not to take too much junk food.
Hope you have a wonderful trip!
1. You can make a good plan for your trip if you ________ according to the passage.| A．can use a compass | B．know the weather |
| C．take the right food | D．wear the appropriate clothes |
| A．Wear the same kind of clothes in four seasons. |
| B．If it is windy, it is a good day to go out. |
| C．Buy a compass and a map of the place you want to visit before you travel. |
| D．Take much junk food, and then you would never get hungry. |
| A．Reading Maps | B．Carrying Water |
| C．Preparing for a Trip | D．Listening to the Weather Report |
1. Alice likes the song “London Bridge is falling down” and hopes to see the real bridge in the song one day.
2. Tom tries street food in different cities and wants to learn more about temples.
3. Peter is interested in wonderful buildings and enjoys different kinds of concerts.
4. Lily knows a lot about the world’s famous paintings and is crazy about shopping.
5. Lucy wants to visit places with many theatres. She loves different kinds of shows.
| A．Rome is the largest city of Italy. It is a city with a history of over 2,500 years. It is called the eternal (永恒的) city. You can make a wish in the Trevi Fountain (许愿池). |
| B．London is the largest city of the UK. Here you can visit famous places of interest like Tower Bridge and the popular Big Ben clock tower. |
| C．Sydney is the largest city of Australia. You can take photos of the world’s famous building—the Sydney Opera House and enjoy wonderful concerts and shows there. |
| D．Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand. You can find some of the best street food in Asia as well as see golden temples here. |
| E．New York is the largest city in the US. There are many theatres in Broadway. You can watch musicals, dramas, magic shows and so on. |
| F．Paris is the largest city in France. You can enjoy art in the Louvre Museum and go shopping in the famous street Champs-Elysees. |
Andrea Bocelli is a famous Italian singer -songwriter .When he was born in 1958, Bocelli had poor eyesight. He lived on a farm in the small village with his family. At twelve years old he became completely blind, when he was hit on the head while playing football. Bocelli does his best to ignore his blindness. He says, “Italy‘s traditions, as well as my parents, have taught me never to accept life’s difficulties in a passive （被 动 的） way, but rather to draw strength（力量）from them.
Bocelli showed musical ability early in life. As a young boy, Bocelli showed a great passion for music. His mother has said that music was the only thing that would comfort him. At the age of six, he started piano lessons, and later, also learned to play the saxophone, guitar and drums and so on. He won his first singing competition when he was twelve. He was discovered in 1992 by the Italian rock star Zucchero. Zucchero wrote a song and he wanted the famous opera singer Pavarottito record it. But he had to look for a singer to make a demonstration（示范）tape of the song. Bocelli sang for him. Pavarotti heard the tape and thought that Bocelli sang as well as himself.
Bocelli became famous the following year, when he performed many concerts with Zucchero. In 1994, Bocelli recorded the first CD and made his first appearance in an opera, Macbeth. He began to try other kinds of music and became internationally known in 1996.When he recorded time to say goodbye with singer Sarah Brightman.
Bocelli starred in many famous operas in 1998. He has also made many recordings of complete operas and selected songs from operas. Although Bocelli is certainly popular, some people say that his voice is not as strong or expressive as it should be. Because opera singers do not usually need microphones, but he uses them during performances.
1. How did Bocelli become completely blind?| A．He was born with poor eyesight. |
| B．He was hit on the head when playing football. |
| C．He went blind because he was involved（参与）in a fight. |
| D．He hurt his eyes in a car accident. |
| A．He accepts it in a passive way. | B．He never accepts it. |
| C．He is too sad to accept it. | D．He accepts it but is stronger because of it. |
| A．He thought Bocelli sang as well as himself. |
| B．He thought Bocelli’s voice was not as strong or expressive as his. |
| C．He thought Bocelli sang better than him. |
| D．He thought Bocelli could try other kinds of music. |
a. He won his first singing competition. b. He became internationally known.
c. He started piano lessons.
d. He starred in many famous operas.
e. He recorded the first CD and made his first appearance in an opera, Macbeth.
| A．c e a d b | B．c e a b d |
| C．c a e b d | D．c a e b d |
| A．All opera singers should use microphones during performances. |
| B．People have different opinions on Bocelli’s voice. |
| C．Bocelli uses microphones too much during performances. |
| D．Bocelli is certainly popular. |
【推荐2】My name is Jim. My story begins when an old sailor came to the inn (小旅馆) where I lived with my father. My father was the innkeeper.
“Do many people came here?” the old sailor asked my father.
“No,” my father told him. “It is a very quiet place.”
“Good,” the old sailor said. “Then this is a place for me.”
“And what’s your name, sir?” my father asked him.
“Just call me ‘captain’,” the man said.
He put some gold coins on the table. “Tell me when I have spent all these,” he said.
Not long after he came to the inn, the captain said to me, “Do you want to earn some money?”
“Yes, please,” I answered. I was only a boy at the time and never had any money. “What do you want me to do?”
“Keep watch for a man with one leg.” he said, “Tell me as soon as you see him. Do that and I’ll give you a coin every week.”
At first, the Captain was a very quiet man and did not want to talk to anyone. But there were nights when he drank a lot of rum. Then he talked a lot and became very noisy. He told stories about bad men doing bad things, and he sang the same song over and over again at the top of his voice, “Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest. Yo-hap-ho! And a bottle of rum.”
My father wanted him to leave because some visitors stopped coming to the inn. But, even when the gold was spent, my father didn’t dare to tell him to leave.
Then father became ill, and Dr. Livesey came to see him. After giving my father some medicine, the doctor came into the inn. When the doctor waited for a man to bring his horse. The Captain started singing the same song again.
The doctor asked him to be quiet. “There was a sick man here,” he said angrily.
The Captain took out his knife and pointed it at the doctor.
“Put that knife down, man,” the doctor said. “And if you keep drinking rum, you’ll soon be dead.”
The Captain was very angry. He began to move toward the doctor.
“Keep away from me. If you do anything bad, you’ll be in trouble.” said the doctor.
Then the doctor’s horse came, and he rode away from the inn. For a few days after this, the Captain was quiet.
1. The Captain asked Jim __________.| A．to give him some money | B．to bring him some drinks |
| C．to watch the doctor | D．to look for a man with one leg |
| A．tea | B．wine | C．juice | D．soup |
| A．An Important Visit | B．A Quiet Inn |
| C．An Unwanted Guest | D．A Simple Boy |
【推荐3】On Jan 26, people around the world were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA’s most legendary (传奇性的) players. The 41-year-old, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others died when their helicopter crashed in California, US.
People from all walks of life have paid tribute (敬意) to the late basketball superstar – not just for his achievements on the court, but for his genuine (真诚的) personality and the inspiration (激励) he provided to so many people.
In the basketball world, Bryant ranks among the top players of all time. Fans remember him as the player who helped the Los Angeles Lakers win five NBA championships during his 20-year-long career. He started out as a basketball prodigy (神童) who skipped college and took his talents directly to the NBA. His deadly agility (敏捷) and aggressive tactics (进攻性的策略) earned him the nickname Black Mamba (进攻性极强的一种非洲毒蛇). That’s why his competitive philosophy (哲学) is known as the “Mamba Mentality”.
“Mamba Mentality is you’re going, you’re competing, you’re not worried about the end result,” Bryant said. “It’s all about focusing on the process and trusting in the hard work when it matters most.”
Off the court, he was known as a successful businessman, buying stakes (股份) in several companies, including Alibaba and Dell. He also left footprints in the movie industry, winning an Oscar in 2018 with his short film Dear Basketball.
He was also known as a proud family man. His friend, baseball star Derek Jeter, remembered him as such in an essay: “Throughout our friendship, the most meaningful conversations we had – they were always about family.”
1. What do we know about the crash?
| A．Nine people were killed. |
| B．The helicopter crashed in Florida. |
| C．The crash happened on Jan 25. |
| D．Bryant was the pilot of the helicopter. |
| A．He chose “Black Mamba” as his nickname. |
| B．He competed with five other players. |
| C．He trained with a talented coach. |
| D．He had to give up on college. |
| A．caring about the final result |
| B．working hard in the moment |
| C．trusting your teammates all the time |
| D．focusing on school |
| A．loved his family very much |
| B．was good at doing business |
| C．inspired many people |
| D．had many genuine friends |
| A．How Bryant’s helicopter crashed. |
| B．What Bryant’s fans did in memory of him. |
| C．Why Bryant chose to be a basketball player. |
| D．Why so many people felt sad about Bryant’s death. |
“You will be fine. It's easy!” She said. But it wasn’t easy at all. On the stage, four other actors and actresses spoke their lines, and I opened my mouth. Nothing came out. I couldn’t even breathe. I just wanted to leave. The next thing I knew, I was running off the stage.
As I was running off the stage, I accidentally knocked over a glass of grape juice that was on a table. The purple juice hit the girl next to me —Andrea, the leading actress of the drama. She gave me a nasty look. I thought she was going to kill me!
But then, Andrea quickly said, “Darling, you’re so silly! Let’s toast(干杯) to my darling’s silliness! Cheers!” She grabbed another glass of grape juice and drank it. The other actor quickly followed Andrea’s lead and saved the scene. The audience thought my mistake was part of the play!
I apologized to everyone after the play. To my surprise, they were not angry with me. They told me, “It’s all a part of being on stage.” I could be wrong, but I think I liked being on stage. I think I will try again.
1. Which of the following was a problem in the story?
| A．Andrea was the leading actress of the drama. |
| B．Andrea drank the grape juice. |
| C．The writer had only one line. |
| D．The writer forgot his line. |
| A．three | B．four | C．five | D．six |
| A．silly | B．pretty |
| C．quick-minded | D．warm-hearted |
| A．The writer made Andrea’s dress dirty. |
| B．The audience knew something was wrong. |
| C．The school drama director asked the writer to play a role. |
| D．The writer said sorry to the drama club. |
| A．join the drama club |
| B．dislike Andrea |
| C．stay away from the stage |
| D．help Andrea wash her clothes. |
When I was a little child, my brother and I often spent the night in our fort (堡垒). It was on the side of our garden. We told each other funny stories and spent most of the night laughing.
In fact, many children have tree houses as their forts. A tree house can become their special place to meet up and do anything.
※ You can’t really have one if you live in the city. You need to have a garden with a big tree in it. However, it is becoming harder to find now.
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※ You need to have a brave mother.
My father was not a great builder. And my mother is very strict with her children.
| A．So we had a fort instead, which is like a tree house, without the tree. |
| B．But having a tree house depends on (取决于) many things. |
| C．She has to be willing to allow you to spend time up in a tree. |
| D．It was one of the best moments of my childhood. |
| E．Your father needs to know how to build things. |
【推荐3】It was the Greek shopkeeper who taught me about the power of being kind.
In 2008 I left Spain to study alone in London. My parents had to bring up my three younger sisters and two younger brothers, so I found three part-time jobs to pay for my studies. I worked early mornings and late nights, so I was tired, really tired, all the time.
Unfortunately, I got a cold and had a very high fever. Because I had spent all my free time working since I came to London, I hardly took part in any activities and I had no friends. Besides, I was too shy to communicate with others and ask others for help. After sleeping on the sickbed for two days, I went out to get some food. Normally, I went to the supermarket, but this time I went into the Greek shop, a small corner shop, because it was closer.
I picked up some food and gave it to the shopkeeper, who asked me, 'You look terrible, my boy! You are not feeling well, right?'
I said YES in a low voice.
She pointed at the salami (腊肠) and bread I was buying and offered, 'I can make you a sandwich, so you don't have to do it yourself.'
I nodded without saying a word.
So, she made the sandwich and asked me to wait a moment. She went into the back room and came again with a bowl of hot soup.
'It will warm you up,' she said with a friendly smile.
What really warmed me up was not the soup. It was her smile that told me she cared me. Her kindness reminded me of my mother.
I had been quite shy, but from that day on, I did not let shyness prevent me from communicating with and being kind to others. Now I work in a children's hospital in Africa. I love my work and people around me. I always bring my smile and kindness to them.
1. What can we learn about the writer and his family?| A．His parents could not afford his studies. |
| B．There are five kids in his family. |
| C．The writer is the youngest child in the family. |
| D．In 2008 the writer left London to study in Spain. |
| A．He lost his part-time jobs. | B．He had an argument with his friends. |
| C．He got a cold and had a very high fever. | D．He was not popular at his school. |
| A．She made the sandwich. |
| B．She cooked a bowl of hot soup. |
| C．She made some bread. |
| D．She sold him some salami. |
| A．Friendly. | B．Shy. | C．Nice. | D．Kind. |
