Twelve, for Lisa, was a hard year. She moved to a new town with her father after her mother died. She was terribly lonely. To cheer her up, her father bought an old horse for her. She named him Lucky.
Lisa loved Lucky though he was not beautiful. She joined a riding club, but people with beautiful horses all laughed at Lucky. They failed in the events about beauty. Lisa had to be in the speed events. She chose the jumping race.
Joyce rode a big brown house in the race events. She always won the first prize and looked down on others. That made Lisa decide to beat her though it would be her first race.
For the whole next month, Lisa woke up early every day and rode Lucky six miles to the arena（赛马场）. They practiced running and jumping for hours in the hot sun.
Their hard work didn’t make Lisa feel confident（自信的） by the time the show came. She sat at the gate while she watched Joyce and her horse run fast and finish first of all.
Their turn finally came. Lucky jumped over all the fences and Lisa turned him towards the finishing line.
Lucky and Lisa beat Joyce and her beautiful house! The people became silent for a while and then cheered for them loudly.
Lisa got more than the first prize that day. She could be a winner if she wanted something very much and worked hard for it.
根据短文内容判断正、误。正确写“A”，错误写“B”。
1. Lisa lost her father and moved to a new town at the age of twelve.2. Lucky was an ugly and old horse but Lisa loved him.
3. Joyce trained hard with Lucky for a whole month.
4. The people didn’t think Lucky and Lisa would win the match at first.
5. The passage mainly tells us we can’t win if we work hard with our dream.
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【推荐1】John is a good boy. He studies hard and is never late for school. He has a lot of friends. And he often helps them and they like him. But he always thinks himself the cleverest(最聪明)in his class and looks down upon(看不起)others.
This term a new student, Fred, comes to his class. He’s thin and short and never talks with the boys. So no children know him well. And John laugh at him. But he doesn’t mind(介意)it at all.
One day John goes to Mike’s birthday party. He sings, dance and show all his talents(才能) to the children. After that he says to Fred, “What are you going to show us, my friend?”
“I’m not clever,” says Fred. “Can you guess some of my riddles(谜语)?”
“Certainly, I can,” says John.
Fred tells some riddles, but John can’t guess any. At last the boy says, “Now I’ll tell the easiest riddle. Listen to me carefully. You’ll guess it this time. An animal(动物)has two heads, six legs, a long nose and a short nose. Can you tell me what it is?”
John thinks hard and hard, but can’t guess it. His face turn red and says,“What’s it?”
“It’s a man riding an elephant!”
John doesn’t say anything any longer at the party.
1. The children like John because ________.| A．he often helps them |
| B．he looks down upon them |
| C．he thinks himself the cleverest |
| A．he doesn’t answer any questions in class |
| B．he’s often late for class |
| C．he never talks with others |
| A．the boy is thin |
| B．he doesn’t think the boy is clever |
| C．the boy isn’t friendly to him |
| A．John is good at doing it |
| B．John thinks he is cleverer than Fred |
| C．John is good at his lessons |
| A．he feels sorry | B．he feels shy | C．his friends laugh at him |
【推荐2】Most scientists agree the Great Sphinx of Giza（吉萨狮身人面像）was built around 2,500 B.C. But John Anthony West says that it’s much older. If he’s right, “everything anybody has learned about ancient civilizations（文明）would have to be completely revised,” he told a magazine.
West, a writer and film-maker, first got interested in ancient history after studying the work of a French researcher. The researcher said Egyptian civilization could have developed as early as 30,000 years ago, rather than 4,500 years ago, as most experts believe.
West joined a scientist to do research together. Their research suggested that the Sphinx had been worn down（磨损）over the years by water, rather than by sand and wind.
Wait a minute? Water? How could that be? The Sphinx is in the Sahara Desert, which has been dry for 12,000 years! However, before that time, it was very green. If it’s true that water wore down the Sphinx, West thinks that it must have been built centuries earlier.
Whether West is right or wrong, it’s important to challenge accepted ideas. That’s how science progresses.
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1. What does the underlined word “revised” in Paragraph 1 mean?| A．Connected. | B．Created. | C．Changed. | D．Controlled. |
| A．4,500 years ago | B．6,000 years ago | C．12,000 years ago | D．30,000 years ago |
| A．The place where West did his research. | B．The period when the Sphinx was built. |
| C．The reason why West holds his opinion. | D．The technology which was used to build the Sphinx. |
| A．Science progresses through giving different opinions. |
| B．Egyptian civilization should be earlier than we thought. |
| C．One should do some research before giving their opinions. |
| D．Kids should ask lots of questions and believe what their teachers say. |
【推荐3】Among all of my teachers, I loved my first-grade teacher most. Her name was Ms. Gross. She had a sweet smile. She was very friendly to us and never shouted at us. We all loved her. My happiest school memories (回忆) are of the times I spent in her classroom.
One such memory is still with me to this day. We were doing math problems that were written on the blackboard. Ms. Gross walked through the classroom, checking on our work. I finished first and looked up as Ms. Gross walked up behind me. She looked at my work carefully and smiled. Then she said, “This is great work, Joe. You are a smart boy.” As she walked on, she gently touched (温柔地抚摸) my head. I felt so happy to hear what she said. From then on, I wanted to be as smart as she thought I was. I worked hard to be the best person I could be.
As the poet (诗人) David Whyte wrote, “People are hungry, and one good word is bread for a thousand.” Ms. Gross showed me how much one person could influence (影响) another. Every kind word is a treasure (财富).
1. What does the writer think of Ms. Gross?| A．Kind. | B．Funny. | C．Smart. | D．Boring. |
| A．eating bread | B．looking around |
| C．doing math problems | D．checking on his work |
① I finished my work and looked up.
② Ms. Gross gently touched my head.
③ Ms. Gross walked through the classroom.
④ Ms. Gross looked at my work carefully and smiled.
| A．③④①② | B．③①④② | C．①③④② | D．①③②④ |
| A．he did badly in his study | B．he liked doing math problems |
| C．he wanted to be a teacher | D．he wanted to be the best person he could be |
| A．Bread is good for us. |
| B．Bread is as important as one good word. |
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【推荐1】There is a day for every woman in the world to celebrate themselves—March 8th. It's a great time for us to learn about some amazing women. Here are some good examples of them.
Anna Wintour, 71, UK
Have you seen the movie The Devil Wears Prada? The movie shows the real life of Anna Wintour—the main editor of the most famous fashion magazine Vogue. Anna's power in the fashion world may even reach your life. The colors and styles used by her are often copied around the world. So what you're wearing may have been influenced by Anna.
Hua Chunying, 50, China
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Ivanka Trump, 39, USA
Ivanka Trump is the daughter of US President Donald Trump. Now, she works for the government. She highlights the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math )education and computer science for students. She has worked together with the US government to put at least 200 million dollars every year into developing these fields.
1. The movie The Devil Wears Prada tells the life story of .| A．Anna Wintour | B．Ivanka Trump | C．Hua Chunying | D．Donald Trump |
| A．ways to win people's hearts | B．computer science for students |
| C．popular clothes in the world | D．policies of the Chinese government |
| A．They are friendly to everyone. | B．They work hard for the government. |
| C．They make a difference in the world. | D．They communicate with reporters well. |
【推荐2】My name is Eric. Last July, I went to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. It was a wonderful trip. I went there with my family. We had lots of fun there. We took my dad’s new car to Florida. It was a long trip, but we enjoyed ourselves on the way. We went to a dinner show-Jolly Holiday. It has fun characters and lots of singing. We enjoyed it. I went on rides with my dad, brother and sister. We went to Splash Mountain. We went through a tunnel. We saw different Disney characters. My mom took photos of me with different Disney characters. We saw Cinderella at the Magic Kingdom. She gave a show with her friends. At the Beach Club Resort, my family saw Chip and Dale. They walked around to meet everyone.
1. When did Eric take a trip to Walt Disney World last year?| A．In May. | B．In June. | C．In July. | D．In August. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．By bike. | B．By car. | C．By train. | D．By plane. |
| A．At a dinner show. | B．On Splash Mountain. |
| C．In a tunnel. | D．At the Magic Kingdom. |
| A．Cinderella gave a show at Jolly Holiday. |
| B．Eric went on rides with his parents. |
| C．Chip and Dale walked around to meet people. |
| D．Eric’s family had fun in Walt Disney World in California last July. |
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| A．two weeks | B．three weeks | C．four weeks |
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| B．get a phone call |
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| A．Wednesday | B．Friday | C．Sunday |
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| C．Felicity the Fairy. | D．Leanne the Fairy. |
| A．She paints faces. | B．She makes balloons. |
| C．She falls over. | D．She tells stories. |
| A．By sending an e-mail. | B．By calling Party People. |
| C．By visiting its website. | D．By talking face to face. |
Five years ago when I was in Junior Grade One, I got interested in bicycling because I thought my uncle was very cool when he rode his bike. He could ride a bike with only one wheel. He could also sit on the bike and keep it standing straight, without moving for a long time.
I thought it was easy to learn to ride a bike, so I decided to learn from my uncle. He told me how to ride. When I fell off the bike the first time, I was afraid to try again. It was too hard for me to learn. Then my uncle helped me by holding the bike for me and not to let go. With his help, I was able to ride longer and longer. "You can do it by yourself now, young boy!" I heard his voice far behind me.
1. At first, the writer thought it was _________ to ride abike.
| A．easy | B．different |
| C．necessary | D．important |
| A．the writer's father | B．the writer's brother |
| C．the writer's uncle | D．the writer's P.E. teacher |
| A．Junior Grade One | B．Junior Grade Two |
| C．Senior Grade One | D．Senior Grade Two |
| A．The writer was always brave when riding a bike. |
| B．Some people think bicycling is easy. |
| C．The writer found it easy to ride a bike all the time. |
| D．The writer's uncle wasn't much good at bicycling. |
| A．Bicycling isn’t interesting |
| B．Bicycling is dangerous |
| C．Is bicycling easy or hard |
| D．Is bicycling good or bad |
The willful blindness in hockey toward concussions (头部撞击) has dropped. Hockey Canada has followed the lead of USA Hockey in preventing bodychecking (身体拦截) below age 13. A bad head injury of Sidney Crosby, the hockey's greatest star, opened the eyes of hockey people everywhere. This country's children have been facing similar danger at early ages, and Hockey Canada had to deal with a deep worry in the minds of Canadians to make the rule change. The liking for bodychecking from an early age is part of what makes Canadian hockey what it is.
The change in rules should be taken as a chance to draw special attention to skill development in an environment free of danger. It may also control the loss of thousands of young players who don't enjoy that environment.
For years, many Canadian hockey parents and coaches have insisted that bodychecking at early ages is necessary to ensure that players can do it safely at older ages. True or not, there may be a safer way to teach hitting than to make younger players pay a price for it in head injuries. When USA Hockey changed its rules for the 2011-2012 season, it also created bodychecking-education programs that will be mandatory(强制的) for all coaches, including those teaching players in the pre-checking ages. And it began to encourage more "touch" - without real bodychecking - from 9 to 12. It also made the rules for 13 and up stricter. The USA is trying to show that it's possible to teach hockey protective skills without putting11 and 12-year-olds in greater danger. It's worth the try.
Hockey Canada has taken serious steps to do away with hits on the head. However, it's hard to change a sports culture so connected with who we are as a country. Too often, bodychecking has been used to try to separate a player from his head rather than from the ball. Children were paying a price for this country's love of the game.
There are always changes in Canada's game, and the change in the bodychecking age sends the clearest message yet to coaches and parents that player safety is paramount(至上的) in the game.
1. We can tell that the problem of bodychecking in Canada____________.| A．is controlled strictly |
| B．is taken more seriously now |
| C．is caused by players' carelessness |
| D．is connected with players' interest |
| A．The safe ways of controlling the loss. |
| B．The steps of drawing special attention. |
| C．The possible results of changing the rules. |
| D．The methods of improving the environment. |
| A．The USA found a safer way to teach bodychecking. |
| B．Bodychecking-education programs in the USA are successful. |
| C．Bodychecking is a good way to value players' skills in the USA. |
| D．The USA has tried to create an environment of less bodychecking. |
| A．Which is more important? |
| B．How do we change the rules? |
| C．Why is hockey a dangerous game? |
| D．When should bodychecking be prevented? |
【推荐2】Differences between colds and flu
Both colds and influenza(flu)(流感) are caused by viruses and the two illnesses can have similar symptoms(症状). At first it can be difficult to tell the difference. In general, the symptoms of influenza are more serious and last longer than those of a cold.
The main difference between cold and flu symptoms is that flu more commonly includes fever: the fever can be 38℃ or higher and last for 3-5 days. The great tiredness caused by flu can last for weeks while cold symptoms are generally not serious and last for about 1 week. Also, runny nose is more common with cold than flu. Vomiting(呕吐) is another key difference: vomiting is not usually connected with the common cold but can be found in flu.
Although the differences above are generally true, it is impossible to know for sure if it is flu or cold. For example, it is possible to have flu without fever.
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Antibiotics(抗生素) don’t work against a cold or flu because they attack bacteria(细菌) instead of rinses, You can treat yourself at home by
getting plenty of rest and sleep (this means staying home from work or school)
drinking plenty of fluids (especially water)
and if you have a sore throat, eating soft foods that are easy to swallow.
See your doctor if you have cough and high fever (38℃ or more) that is not improving, trouble breathing, chest pain, or if you have other worries about your symptoms.
1. From Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2, we know that ________.| A．at first it can be easy to tell the difference between colds and flu |
| B．compared with the symptoms of a cold, flu’s symptoms usually last longer |
| C．fever is more common with cold than flu |
| D．vomiting cannot be found in a common cold |
| A．Treatment for colds and flu |
| B．Difference between bacteria and viruses |
| C．Stopping the increase of colds and flu |
| D．Advantages of staying at home |
| A．ask us to act to stop the spread of flu and colds |
| B．warn us of the danger of having flu and colds |
| C．let us have a better understanding of flu and colds |
| D．teach us how to stop flu and colds |
【推荐3】Some people see a hobby as a waste of time. They think a hobby is only something to pass the time. In fact, a hobby is much more than that. Its advantages(优点) are as follows.
People can have time for themselves.
If one has a hobby, he or she can enjoy quiet time. People usually think more clearly when they enjoy their favorite hobbies. People often get some good ideas at that time.
People can find out their talent.
People often find new talent of themselves when they enjoy their hobbies. Some people find their talent for playing the piano only when they sit down and play. The only way to find this talent is try. The first thing you should do is to find something that you are interested in.
People can feel relaxed
Most hobbies are good ways to relax. Coming home from work and sitting down to enjoy things you like helps you relax. Hobbies also help you get a better sleep.
1. The writer thinks a hobby is very ________.| A．boring | B．useful | C．interesting | D．difficult |
| A．thinking clearly | B．getting asleep | C．having a try | D．sitting down |
| A．Helping people enjoy quiet time | B．Making people discover new talent |
| C．Helping people feel relaxed | D．Making people play sports well |
| A．the advantages of the hobbies | B．how to get relaxed |
| C．how to get a better sleep | D．how to get good ideas |
