Published in 1877, Black Beauty is one of the literature’s best-loved classics and is the only book Anna Sewell ever wrote.
In the book, Black Beauty, a horse, tells the story of his life in his own words. It is a story of how he was treated with kindness and love when he was young, but now his treatment changed at the hands of different owners. Black Beauty spent his young life with his mother on Farmer Grey’s farm. Farmer Grey is a good, kind man and the horses had a good life. His mother told him to be good and work hard. Black Beauty tried to follow this advice all his life.
First, he goes to live with Mr. Gordon and his family, who treat their horses well. He is cared for by a kind groom (马夫) called John, who never uses a whip (鞭子). Black Beauty saves Mrs. Gordon’s life when he runs fast to bring the doctor to her. The Gordons move abroad and Black Beauty was sold to Lord Westland. Things became totally different. Lady Westland made the horses wear reins (缰绳) so that they hold their heads up high. One day, a groom called Smith is left to look after the horses. He is drunk and rides Black Beauty very hard and uses a whip. Black Beauty loses a shoe and in the end falls. Smith is killed in the accident and Black Beauty stays alive but his legs are left a bad scar (伤疤) and Lord Westland decides to sell him.
Black Beauty’s next home is with a London cab driver Jerry Barker. Jerry and his family treat Black Beauty very well, but the work is hard and the hours are long. Jerry becomes ill and has to sell Black Beauty to a farmer. The farmer takes him to some women at Rose Hall. There, Black Beauty comes together again with a young groom who used to look after him at Mr. Gordon’s home. The women want to keep Black Beauty, so once again he has a kind and happy home.
1. From the first and second paragraph, we know _________.A.the book Black Beauty is the only best-loved classic. |
B.the writer Anna Sewell wrote Black Beauty in her words |
C.Black Beauty lived a happy life on Farmer Grey’s farm |
D.Black Beauty didn’t need to work with his mother |
a. Black beauty met the young groom who used to look after him.
b. A doctor was brought to save Mrs. Gordon’s life in time.
c. Farmer Grey treated Black Beauty and his mum with kindness and love.
d. Black Beauty worked for long hours for Jerry.
A.a-b-c-d | B.b-a-c-d | C.c-b-d-a | D.a-d-c-b |
A.Lady Westland’s grooms | B.Lady Westland’s horses |
C.Black Beauty and his mother | D.Black Beauty’s owners |
A.a sports magazine | B.a book review | C.a science fiction | D.a travel report |
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How to improve your reading skill |
Reading is a lifetime thing. Whenever you have some time, it’s good to take out a book and read it. It serves as a wonderful chance to open your eyes. Like any skill, reading takes practice. The following tips may work out. Look for a good place to read. It will be easier to read and study if you are comfortable. Make sure that there is good lighting in your reading area and you are sitting in a comfortable chair. And try to read in a quiet place where you won’t be interrupted(打断). Make predictions(预测) before and as reading. Use the titles, subtitles(副标题), pictures and so on to ask yourself questions about what you are going to read. Find answers to the questions when you are reading. After reading, think about what you have learned and decide what you need to read next. Avoid translation. Translation slows down your reading. Instead of translating new words into your first language, try to guess the meaning first. Use the other words around the new word to help you guess the meaning. Don’t worry about understanding every word. Sometimes readers think they must understand everything that they read. In fact, you needn’t do it. Instead of stopping your reading because of the new words, circle them and come back to them after you have finished reading. |
A.You can choose to read at any time and anywhere. |
B.A comfortable place can make reading easy. |
C.There is no need to have good lighting in your reading area. |
D.The place where you can’t be disturbed is better for reading. |
A.The titles. | B.The subtitles. | C.The pictures. | D.The new words. |
A.By translating them into Chinese. |
B.By circling them and learning them before class. |
C.By using the other words around them to guess the meaning. |
D.By looking up the dictionary and remembering them by heart. |
A.Choosing a comfortable chair. | B.Understanding everything you read. |
C.Thinking about what you read. | D.Finding answers to the questions. |
A.A few problems in reading. | B.Many advantages of reading. |
C.Several ways for reading practice. | D.Some ways to get the main idea of the text. |
I have so many things to do every day. Besides my schoolwork every weekday, I go to a chess club twice a week. I often have to help my younger cousin. She just started primary school and has some difficulties in Maths. On top of all that, I have classes in dance, piano, art... I like doing lots of different things, but I’m so busy! Yesterday, I fell asleep during class. I was so embarrassed. What should I do? Can you help me?
A Tired Girl
Dear Tired Girl,
Sorry to hear about your trouble. You are such a busy kid!
I think you should take some time to think carefully about your plan. You can list all the things you need to do each week in a notebook. Can you do all of these things and get enough rest to stay healthy? If not, decide what things must be done and what can be dropped from your list.
Here are some other tips that may help you:
●Plan your study time for each subject and do a review every weekend.
●Organize your notes right after classes.
● Take a few minutes every evening to check how your plan is going.
Making a good plan is half the work itself.
Best of luck
Sue
1. A Tired Girl is a person who ________.A.is active and busy | B.likes doing sports | C.is poor at Maths | D.often sleeps in class |
A.Make a list of all the things on a computer. | B.Record all the activities she decides to do. |
C.Do a weekly review of every subject. | D.Organize her notes before going to bed. |
A.A work plan is good and necessary. | B.Half the work depends on a plan. |
C.A good plan can help complete the work better. | D.It’s all right to make a good plan for the work. |
A.Culture and history. | B.Arts and crafts. | C.Social communication. | D.Ideas and viewpoints. |
【推荐3】Accidents often happen. It’s necessary for us to remember these tips.
On your way home or to school: Wait for the green traffic light, and look left and right before you cross the road. If you see a car coming, don’t cross until it really stops.
At school: Never run around too fast at school. When students around you begin to push, try to hold something. If you fall down in a crowed (拥挤的) place, cover your head with both hands.
When there’s a fire: Keep quiet and leave quickly. Use a piece of wet cloth to cover your mouth and nose so that you don’t breathe in smoke. If your clothes catch fire, drop to the ground and roll (滚动) from side to side to put out the fire.
For eating: Wash fruit like apples or pears carefully before you eat it. And if your food looks or smells bad, don’t eat it.
About strange invitations: If an Internet friend asks to meet you, tell your parents about it. Don’t go alone.
1. How many tips does the passage tell us?A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
A.drop to the ground and roll |
B.try to find some water |
C.keep quiet and do nothing |
D.cover your head with both hands |
A.We may cross the road before a car stops. |
B.A piece of dry cloth may help you in a fire. |
C.If there is something wrong with food or fruit, stop eating it. |
D.You may meet an Internet friend in his or her own home. |
A.Parents. | B.Patients. | C.Teachers. | D.Students. |
A.what we should do in life |
B.what kind of safe places we can find |
C.why accidents often happen to us |
D.how we can keep ourselves safe |
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Books of the Week | |
*Laurence in Hopeland —by Wilton Smith Laurence is a boy from Hopeland, a place with magic. He lives with his parents and beloved grandpa. One day when he can’t find his grandpa who has magic powers, Laurence teams up with his uncle to find out the truth. | |
*Gavin Talks to Birds —by Wayae Abel When 10-year-old Gavin joins a team of superheroes, he finds he has an unusual ability: he can talk to birds. Now a whole world has opened up to him, but can he use his new abilities to help save the birds’ world? | |
*Life of Dorothy —by Nelson Arthur After meeting a stranger, Dorothy finds herself in a place with deep mystery. She is now meeting with many strange things, from some sudden accidents to losing her friend’s pet pig. The ups and downs of the story will keep you laughing from beginning to end. | |
*The Last of Drumfield —by Gorgeous Morgan It’s about Ella who has got a book from her aunt. When she is reading the book with her good friend, they drop into the book and are taken to a fairytale (童话的) world. And they have to find a way back. |
1. Which book is about looking for Grandpa?
A.Laurence in Hopeland. | B.Gavin Talks to Birds. |
C.Life of Dorothy. | D.The Last of Drumfield. |
A.Laurence. | B.Gavin. | C.Dorothy. | D.Ella. |
A.meets a stranger | B.loses her pet pig |
C.reads a scary story | D.laughs at her friend |
【推荐2】Lucy ran out of the empty room into the hall and found the other three. “It’s all right,” she repeated, “I’ve come back.”
“Poor old Lu, where have you been hiding?” said Peter.
“I’ve been away for hours since I went into the wardrobe (衣橱).” Lucy replied. “Don’t be silly, Lucy,” said Susan. “We’ve just come out of that room a moment ago, and you were not there then.”
“She’s not being silly at all,” said Peter, “She’s just making up a story for fun.” “No, Peter. I’m not,” she said. “It’s a magic wardrobe. There’s a forest inside it, and it’s snowing, and it’s called Narnia. Come and see.”
The others did not know what to think, but all went back with Lucy into the room because of her excitement. She opened the door of the wardrobe and cried, “Now please see for yourselves.”
“It’s just a usual wardrobe. Look! There’s the back of it,” said Susan.
Then everyone looked in and what they all saw was a perfectly usual wardrobe. There was no forest and no snow, only the back of the wardrobe with hooks (挂钩) on it.
“A good lie, Lu.” Peter said, “you have really taken us in, I must agree. We believed you.” Lucy grew very red in the face and tried to say something, though (虽然) she hardly knew what she was trying to say. The others who thought she was lying made her very unhappy. And so things went on until the next wet day.
They decided to play hide-and-seek (捉迷藏) because there was still no sign of a break in the weather. Susan was “It” and as soon as the others ran away, she began to look for them. Just then, Lucy went to the room again where the wardrobe was. She believed that she was right…
1. Where is the extract (节选) probably from?A.The newspaper. | B.A novel. | C.A poem. | D.A play. |
A.honest | B.pretty | C.magical | D.clever |
A.Susan looked for a place to hide in the game | B.Susan watched a game of hide-and-seek |
C.Susan decided the winning person in the game | D.Susan looked for the hidden kids in the game |
A.To relax herself. | B.To make Susan afraid. |
C.To show she was right. | D.To stay away from others. |
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Happy Rain on a Spring Night Good rain knows its time right; It will fall when comes spring. With wind it steals in night; Mute, it moistens each thing. O’er wild lanes dark cloud spreads; In boat a lantern looms. Dawn sees saturated reds; The town’s heavy with blooms. —Translated by Xu Yuanchong |
This famous poem, was written by Du Fu (712-770, Tang Dynasty) when he was living and farming in Chengdu.
The very first word, “Good”, shows Du’s joy and love for the spring rain. The rain is good because it “knows” the right time to come. Here Du uses personification (拟人), as if the rains were smart enough to come in time for the farmer’s busy season.
The rain comes during the night without making any noise. Unlike the summer storms, the spring rain finishes its task without being known.
Next, Du describes a peaceful scene to us. In the night sky, the clouds look dark and heavy. It’s a sign that there will be enough rain during the night. The light from the riverboat makes the dark scene a bit livelier.
Finally, he thinks, the city of Chengdu will become beautiful when all of the flowers bloom after the rain.
1. Which of the following rhymes are right for this poem?A.aa-bb-cc-dd | B.ab-ab-cd-cd | C.ab-cd-ab-cd | D.ac-bd-ac-db |
A.Busy. | B.Noisy. | C.Quiet. | D.Heavy. |
A.He thanks the nature. | B.He loves and enjoys farming. |
C.He is good at writing poems. | D.He likes the city of Chengdu. |