| Dear Mom and Dad, Wednesday, January 24, 2023 The time has come: I’m graduating, and I thank you both for all your help during these 15 years. I still remember when you used to say, “You can be whatever you want.” I’m so glad you are my parents, especially when I hear kids say they don’t get on well with theirs. I’m glad that you support me when I decide to do anything. You always try to help, and that’s important to me. Dad, I remember when you first took me fishing. I loved going even though I never caught anything. I also remember when you would get angry with me. I realize you were only trying to show me the right way. When I would cry, you would always be there to try to cheer me up. That’s what I call a good, loving, caring dad. Sometimes you and Mom don’t agree with me, but you are there by my side in anything that I do, and that’s why I love you both so much. Mom, I enjoy going out with you and having our happy time every Friday night, and I hope that never changes. I’m glad we do a lot together. You love to have fun, and Dad does, too. I love telling you everything. You always give me your opinions. The best part about us is that you listen and I listen. Thank you for bringing me up.
Love, Emily |
1. What can we learn about Emily’s parents?
| A．They support Emily. |
| B．They don’t get on well. |
| C．They make decisions for Emily. |
| A．To stop her from crying. |
| B．To let her remember the experience. |
| C．To show her the right way to do things. |
| A．Emily’s parents never agree with her. |
| B．Emily can ask her parents for whatever she wants. |
| C．Emily can get her parents’ help whenever she needs. |
| A．Going out together. | B．Listening to each other. | C．Getting opinions from mother. |
| A．To tell how to get on with parents. |
| B．To express her thanks to her parents. |
| C．To explain why she is happy to graduate. |
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【推荐1】“Everything happens for the best (一切都会变好的) ,” my mother said, whenever things weren’t going my way. “Don’t worry. One day your luck will change.”
After I had finished my college education, I discovered that Mother was right.
I had decided to try for a job in radio. I wanted to host a sports program. I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station. But I got turned down every time. In one station, a kind lady said my problem was that I hadn’t got enough experience. “Get some work in a small station and work your way up,” she said.
I went back home. I couldn’t get a job there, either. I felt really down. “Your luck will change,” Mom said to me. I tried another radio station in Iowa. But the owner told me he had already had someone.
As I left his office, I asked, how can someone be a sports announcer (播音员) if he can’t get a job in a radio station? I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man call. “What did you mean? Do you know anything about football?” He put me in front of a microphone (麦克风) and asked me to try to imagine that I was giving my opinion on a football game.
I succeeded!
On my way home, Mom’s words came back to me, “One day your luck will change, Son. And when it happens, you’ll feel doubly good because of all the hard work you’ve done.” At that moment I knew just what she meant.
1. The writer was most interested in ________.| A．a superstar | B．a sports announcer |
| C．a shop assistant | D．a weather reporter |
| A．欢迎 | B．尊重 | C．款待 | D．拒绝 |
| A．he was too young | B．he didn’t get college education |
| C．he hadn’t got enough experience | D．his mother was ill |
| A．His own hard work | B．His working experience |
| C．The owner’s kind heart | D．A kind lady’s help |
| A．I Was lucky to Find a Job | B．No One Is Always Lucky |
| C．Everything Happens for the Best | D．How to Be a Sports Announcer |
【推荐2】Many Chinese people will wonder what presents to get for their moms on Mother’s Day, but not many know Mother’s Day is actually a festival from overseas.
Mother’s Day originated (起源) in America during the early 20th century. The festival spread to China as early as the 1980s and was widely accepted.
Why did a foreign festival become popular in China? In fact, Chinese traditional culture has always encouraged filial (孝顺的) devotion to parents.
There are many stories which show filial respect in ancient China. For example, the story of “Taste Liquid (液体的) Medicine for Mother” tells us the filial virtue (美德) of Emperor Wen of the Western Han dynasty. His mother had been sick for three years. He often stayed up by her bedside and cared for her day and night. He tasted the liquid medicine first before she drank it. Also, mother love is a repeated subject in Chinese ancient poems, like “Song of the Parting Son” by Meng Jiao, a poet of the Tang dynasty. Now this poem is still a must in the school textbooks. Children in China are brought up with the education of filial devotion.
On special days, people often use roses or forget-me-nots to express love. Carnations are considered as the perfect flowers for mothers around the world, but few know that China has its own for mothers—the tiger lily.
Love for mothers can have different ways of expression. What matters most is love, not the festival itself. What mothers truly want is perhaps just a simple expression of love from their children.
1. When did Mother’s Day spread to China?| A．In the 1920s. | B．In the 1980s. | C．In the Western Han dynasty. | D．In the Tang dynasty. |
| A．The filial virtue of Emperor Wen. | B．Caring for the old. |
| C．Traditional Chinese medicine. | D．A mother’s love for her son. |
| A．its wide spread in many countries | B．our ancient stories of respecting parents |
| C．our traditional filial virtue | D．its simple way of expressing love |
| A．a big dinner | B．a celebration party | C．greetings of the festival | D．expensive presents |
【推荐3】Liu Yingying is a student at No. 17 Middle School in Shanghai. She is 14 years old. She likes English and she often（经常）reads English books at home. She can speak English well and write many English words. She likes speaking English with her classmates in class and teachers at school. Her teachers like her. Liu Yingying likes music and she can play the piano. She often practises（练习）at home in the morning.
Liu Yingying has（有）a happy family. Her father is a worker in a car factory and her mother is a hotel manager. Her father likes sports. His favourite sport is football. Her mother likes sports, too. But she likes basketball best. What about Liu Yingying? She also（也）likes basketball. And she can play it very well.
1. The word“classmates”means（意思是)“_________”in Chinese.| A．家人 | B．同事 | C．同学 | D．同桌 |
| A．Play football. | B．Speak English. |
| C．Write English words. | D．Play the piano. |
| A．He is a factory manager. | B．He is a hotel worker. |
| C．He is a hotel manager. | D．He is a factory worker. |
| A．Lin Yingying is 4 years old. | B．Her mother's favourite sport is basketball. |
| C．Her father likes basketball. | D．She is a middle school student in Beijing. |
【推荐1】Empathy（同理心）is one of those strange qualities—something almost everyone wants, but few know how to truly give or receive it. In a world where self-satisfaction（自满）is much talked about, it is in short supply（供应）but highly needed. The most important thing is to teach the young kids what it means to have empathy for those around them.
What Is Empathy?
Many people have trouble telling sympathy（同情心）from empathy, but they are two different values. Empathy is not just the ability to understand someone’s feelings; criminals often take advantage of people by appearing to understand their feelings and gaining their trust. Empathy is more than that. Not only is it the ability to understand how someone feels, but it also values and respects the feelings of another person. It means treating others with kindness, respect, and understanding.
Kids Need To See Adults Show Empathy.
While some children are gifted with naturally kind hearts, in most cases kids need to see empathy showed by the adults around them. It begins with the way parents communicate with their children. Parents who show an interest in the things that matter to their kids and reply to emotions（情感）in a friendly and caring way are teaching the skill of empathy.
Meet Emotional Needs.
When children have their emotional needs met, two things happen. They learn how to meet the emotional needs of others and they are based on what they are receiving, meaning that they are safe enough to give to others when the need appears but first they need to receive. An empty jug can not fill a cup.
It’s a good idea to talk to kids about emotions and how other people experience them. Give their emotions names (for example, jealousy, anger, and love) and teach them that these are normal. Talk to them about how to deal with emotions in a healthy way and point out situations where other people are experiencing emotions. Teach them about respecting the emotions of others and show them how to act in a situation where a reply is required.
1. Why should the young kids be taught to have empathy?| A．Because people try to care more about themselves. |
| B．Because everyone feels satisfied with themselves. |
| C．Because empathy is more important than sympathy. |
| D．Because it’s better to give empathy than to receive it. |
| A．When a student is working hard for an important test. |
| B．When a teacher is comforting a student about his failure in exams. |
| C．When a criminal is trying to gain people’s trust. |
| D．When a father is showing his son how to do gardening. |
| A．An empty jug is too small to hold a cup. |
| B．It’s important to talk to kids about emotions. |
| C．Adults should set an example to kids. |
| D．Kids give empathy with their emotional needs met first. |
| A．How to train kids to have empathy. |
| B．How to tell sympathy from empathy. |
| C．How to help kids finish empathy-related tasks. |
| D．Whether kids can be trained to be more empathetic. |
【推荐2】Science Night
It’s almost time for Science Night. I need a partner. Who should I ask? I have three friends who all want to help. How can I choose just one for the task? My best friend Jule is fun to be around. But she’s as chatty as a bird. When she start to talk-just watch out! I can’t get in a single word. Still, that might work for Science Night; She’d show our project to the crowd. Jule’s voice would boom out like a drum. I wouldn’t mind if she were extra loud! And then there’s Dan, who’s really shy But wise as an owl—he’s so smart? He’d help with the thinking for the job. He wouldn’t talk, but he’d do his part. | But what about Shel, who’s good at art? He paints and draws and sculpts so well. Our project would look great no doubt! I’m sure I should be asking Shel. How can I choose just one from three? I need them all! I’m feeling sick. I’m as dizzy as a spinning top. When trying to choose. I just can’t pick! But wait—why not ask them all to help? A group of four is better than one. I’d love to work with all my friends. In such a group, we’d have such fun! The work could be shared by four of us. Be me and Shel and Dan and Jule. We’d fit together like puzzle pieces. And take the grand prize in the school! |
| A．how loud her voice is | B．that she likes to play drums |
| C．how nice her voice is | D．that she likes to order others |
| A．Projects should be done alone. | B．Doing a project is difficult. |
| C．Puzzles are easy to put together. | D．Everybody has their talent. |
Juan walked slowly to the field(球场). His new team was practising there. First he saw two boys. They didn't play well. "So bad!" thought Juan. "I will be on such a terrible(糟糕的) team!"
Then Juan remembered that Eric, a friend from school, was on the team. Eric played well! "Well, maybe I will stay for some time," Juan said to himself.
Juan started looking around. He saw two other boys. They played well. One of them was a fast runner. "Hey! This team might be okay!" thought Juan.
Eric was excited to see Juan. "Hey, Juan! I'm glad you are on our team. We are going to have a great team. Do you know who our coach will be?"
"So, who will be the coach, Eric?" asked Juan.
"It's Home Run Harvey!" Eric answered excitedly.
"Home Run Harvey!" Juan said loudly. "The only Home Run Harvey from the university team?"
"That is right," said Eric.
Juan could not believe how lucky he was to be on Home Run Harvey's team! He could not wait to tell his friends about his new team and coach!
1. Which is TRUE about Tyler, Joe and Brad?
| A．They were Juan's classmates. |
| B．They were Juan's cousins. |
| C．They were all fast runners. |
| D．They were on the same team. |
| A．They were practising. | B．They were swimming. |
| C．They were having lunch. | D．They were reading. |
| A．he saw a fast runner |
| B．he talked with Dave |
| C．he remembered Eric was on the team |
| D．he learned who his new coach would be |
| A．He would go to university. |
| B．He would teach baseball. |
| C．He would play with Dave. |
| D．He would make more friends. |
| A．tired | B．sad | C．excited | D．worried |
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1. If you visit www. helloCanada.com, you can know about ________.
| A．hotels in America | B．traveling in Canada |
| C．services in Greece | D．cooking schools in London |
offer(提供)?
| A．Ticket service. | B．Car service. |
| C．Honeymoon service. | D．Hotel service. |
| A．You can’t contact(联系) it by letter. |
| B．It can teach you how to cook. |
| C．You can enjoy food and wine festivals in London. |
| D．Its contact phone number is 877-290-2361. |
| A．Hello Canada Vacations. | B．Destination Greece. |
| C．Food and Wine Adventures. | D．World Sunshine Travel Inc. |
| A．On a website about travel. | B．In a book about festivals. |
| C．On a TV program about cooking. | D．In a magazine about food. |
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| Art Club | Kids Art Club gives drawing classes to children aged 6 to 12. Classes are small with only 6 students each. Mr. Lee teaches all classes. He has worked in the art field for over 20 years. For more information, please call 8867628. Opening Hours: 16:00 to 19:00 |
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| A．call 8867628 | B．visit www. worldkids. net |
| C．call 8857621 | D．visit www. mysportsclub. com |
| A．Sports Club. | B．Model Time. | C．Art Club. | D．International Culture Club. |
| A．Model Time | B．Sports Club | C．Art Club | D．International Culture Club |
| A．Model Time is a good place for us to take a train, plane, boat, etc. |
| B．We can do different kinds of sports at Sports Club. |
| C．International Culture Club is mainly for kids aged 7 to 18. |
| D．At Art Club, each drawing class has six children at least. |
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1. Catch-up is the name of ______.
| A．a restaurant | B．a movie theatre | C．a special dish | D．a summer camp |
| A．Every day. | B．Two days a week. | C．Three days a week. | D．Four days a week. |
| A．They can get a free movie ticket. | B．They can get a school uniform. |
| C．They can have a free drink each. | D．They can just pay half the price |
| A．The waiters all wear school uniforms every night. |
| B．Students who come to Catch-Up will get a free drink. |
| C．Catch-Up opens later on Students’ Night than on other days. |
| D．People who are not students still have a chance to get a special price. |
| A．￥240 | B．￥280 | C．￥300 | D．￥320. |
【推荐1】Larry and Jo Ann were an ordinary couple. Like other ordinary couple, they struggled to make ends meet（收支相抵）and do the right thing for their children. They often argued about what was wrong with heir marriage and who was to blame.
They wanted to make changes.
“You know Jo Ann. I’ve got a magic chest（衣柜）of drawers. Every time I open them, they’re full of clean clothes,” Larry said. “I want to thank you for filling them all these years.”
Jo Ann stared at her husband and felt strange. This wasn’t the first time Larry had done something odds（奇怪的）recently, so Jo Ann forget it quickly. But it happened again a few days later.
“Jo Ann, that was a great dinner,” Larry said one evening “I’m thankful for what you have done for me in the past 15 years. You have cooked lots of delicious food for me and the kids.”
Jo Ann was growing worried. “What’s wrong with my husband?” she wondered.
Day in and day out, Larry continued his praise.
Over the weeks, Jo Ann grew more used to her husband’s behaviour. Her step was a lighter and she didn’t seem to get upset as often.
Larry has never told Jo Ann the reasons for his change in behaviour. So it will likely be one of life’s mysteries. But it’s one I’m thankful to live with.
You see. I am Jo Ann.
1. Like other ordinary couple, what did Larry and Jo Ann work hard for?| A．They thanked each other. |
| B．They did everything for their children. |
| C．They often argued with each other. |
| D．They worked hard to have just enough money to pay for the things that they need. |
| A．Jo Ann | B．Larry | C．Their children | D．Nobody |
| A．She felt happy. | B．She felt strange and then worried. |
| C．She felt worried. | D．She felt upset. |
| A．Larry was thankful for what his wife had done for him. |
| B．Jo Ann made changes too. |
| C．Jo Ann knew the reasons for Larry’s change in behaviour. |
| D．Jo Ann is the writer of the passage. |
| A．Life’s mysteries | B．Being thankful to others for what they have done. |
| C．Changes in behaviour. | D．The reasons for changes |
【推荐2】Sometimes you might feel it impossible to get on with your parents. But in fact, it isn’t as difficult as you think. Follow these ways, and then you’ll improve your relationship（关系）.
Spend more time with your parents. Your parents won’t always be around, so try to spend more time with them. This doesn’t mean just sitting in front of the TV together. Instead, you should do more activities with your parents together. By doing them, all of you will feel happy and relaxed.
Talk with your parents more often. In order to understand them better, you should talk with them more often. Try to learn more about them. For example, you could ask them about their own childhood. In this way, you will understand them better.
Always listen to your parents. This may seem simple, but it’s often harder than you think. Look at your parents when they are talking. Don’t interrupt（打断 ）them.
Share your feelings with your parents. Sometimes your parents also want to learn more about you. Just do your best to open your heart to them. When possible, talk to them about something at school or what you really want to be in the future.
Make your parents feel proud. There are always some ways to make your parents feel good about you. By working hard, you can do well in school or win prizes in games. They will think how lucky they are to have you and be more willing to talk about you in front of others.
1. Who is the passage written for?| A．Parents. | B．Children. | C．Teachers. |
| A．By watching TV with them all the time. |
| B．By helping them to do chores. |
| C．By spending more time with them. |
| A．Listen carefully. | B．Interrupt them. | C．Reply aloud. |
| A．It’s important to learn to share your feelings with your parents. |
| B．Your good grades or prizes usually make your parents feel proud. |
| C．To improve the relationship with your parents, you should do everything for them. |
| A．How to get on with your parents |
| B．When to talk to your parents |
| C．Why we should study hard at school |
【推荐3】Everyone has his problems to worry about.
Son: I try to be a good son, but no matter how hard I try, my parents never seem to be satisfied(满意的).They think I should eat healthier food, I should wear nicer clothes, and I should get better grades. And according to them, my hair should be shorter, my room should be cleaner, and my friends should be more polite when they come to visit. You know it isn’t easy to be a teenager.
Parents: We try to be good parents, but no matter how hard we try, our children never seem to be satisfied. They think we should wear more fashionable clothes, we should buy a faster car, and we should listen to more interesting music. And according to them, we should be more sympathetic(富有同情心的)when they talk about their problems, we should be friendlier when their friends come to visit, and we should be more understanding when they come late from a Saturday night party. You know it isn’t easy to be parents.
根据短文内容判断正（T）误（F）
1. Everyone has no problem to worry about.
2. The boy’s parents want him to have shorter hair.
3. According to the boy, it’s hard to have polite friends.
4. The parents try their best to be good.
5. Children always want their parents to eat much healthier food.
