He had a malnourished（营养不良的） looking body and a bony face with a big nose sticking out of the middle of it. He was looking at a small, golden dog. Its bony ribs were showing and its thin tail was folded between its legs. It wasn’t begging for attention like the other puppies but was hiding in the corner instead. The boy looked up at me with sad eyes and asked what was wrong with it. “It was probably abused(虐待) and abandoned”（ 被遗弃的）, I said. “That is why it is so scared.”
The boy immediately turned to an older lady and said, “Grandma, I want this one.” The old woman smiled and walked to the front desk to fill out the adoption forms. I followed and asked about the boy. I found out that he’d had a hard start in life too. He had just gotten custody（监护权） of him after the state had taken him from his parents. She had hoped getting a dog would make it easier on him. I looked back at him, holding his scared little dog, and said a prayer for them both.
It was yesterday. I was driving down the road enjoying a gloriously sunny, spring day. Then in a green front yard I saw the boy. His teenage body was tall and strong. His nose no longer seemed big but fit well into his smiling face. He was throwing a ball to a healthy, happy dog with shining golden hair. His little act of love and kindness had indeed gone a long way. It had saved a dog’s life, cured his own heart, and given this middle-aged man fresh hope for us all.
1. The writer entered the animal shelter because ____________ .
| A．he loves dogs and pets |
| B．it was too cold outside |
| C．he wanted to buy a dog |
| D．he wanted to see the boy |
| A．Because the dog looked attractive. |
| B．Because his grandma also liked the dog. |
| C．Because they had something in common. |
| D．Because the author advised him to adopt it. |
| A．The author is a kind-hearted old man. |
| B．The boy’s nose has become smaller than before. |
| C．The author enjoys watching people playing with dogs. |
| D．Both the boy and the dog are growing healthily and happily. |
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【推荐1】It was Saturday. As always, it was a busy one. Outside, Father and Mr. Patrick next door were busy chopping firewood. Inside their own houses, Mother and Mrs. Patrick were engaged in spring cleaning.
Somehow the boys had slipped away to the back lot with their kites. It seemed there was no limit to the heights to which kites would fly today. My mother looked at the sitting room, and again she cast a look toward the window. "Come on, girls! Let's take string to the boys and watch them fly the kites a minute."
On the way we met Mrs. Patrick, laughing guiltily as if she were doing something wrong, together with her girls.
There never was such a day for flying kites! We played all our fresh string into the boys' kites and they went up higher and higher. We could hardly distinguish the orange-colored spots of the kites. Now and then we slowly pulled one kite back, watching it dancing up and down in the wind, and finally bringing it down to earth, just for the joy of sending it up again.
Even our fathers dropped their tools and joined us. Our mothers took their turn, laughing like schoolgirls. I think we were all beside ourselves. Parents forgot their duty and their dignity(尊严), children forgot their everyday fights. "Perhaps it's like this in the kingdom of heaven," I thought. However. The strange thing was, we didn't mention that day afterward. I felt a little embarrassed. Surely none of the others had been as excited as I. I locked the memory up in that deepest part of me where we keep "the things that cannot be and yet they are."
Another decade passed. We were in the aftermath(余波) of a great war. All evening we had been asking our returned soldier, the youngest Patrick boy, about his experiences as a prisoner of war. He had talked freely, but now for a long time he had been silent. What was he thinking of — what dark and horrible things?
"Say!" A smile sipped out from his lips. "Do you remember — no, of course you wouldn't. It probably didn't make the impression on you as it did on me."
I hardly dared speak. "Remember what?"
"I used to think of that day a lot in POW camp(战俘营), when things weren't too good. Do you remember the day we flew the kites?"
1. Mrs. Patrick was laughing guiltily because she thought __________.| A．she was too old to fly kites | B．her husband would make fun of her |
| C．she should have been doing her housework | D．she was supposed to stop the game |
| A．felt confused | B．went wild with joy | C．looked on | D．forgot their fights |
| A．The boys must have had more fun than the girls. | B．They should have finished their work before playing. |
| C．Her parents should spend more time with them. | D．All the others must have forgotten that day. |
| A．the writer was not alone in treasuring her fond memories |
| B．his experience in POW camp threw a shadow over his life |
| C．childhood friendship means so much to the writer |
| D．people like him really changed a lot after the war |
Cindy, who was standing near Jess when he read the invitation, went out quickly to tell the others that the trick had worked．Everyone was pleased that Jess thought that was true．But there was no camping trip．The whole thing was made up．
At first, Cindy thought it was fun．But later, when Jess told her that he was going to buy a sleeping bag with his savings, Cindy had a second idea．She knew that Jess’s family had little money, and she hated to see him spend his savings on something he would never use．Cindy also hated to tell Jess the truth．Her close friends would be angry with her．
What could she do now?
1. The underlined sentence “…he drowned his feelings with food” means“________”．
| A．he ate a lot to make himself feel less lonely | B．he asked for a lot of food from his classmates |
| C．he brought his food to his classmates | D．he had a lot of food to put on weight |
| A．Jess would go on the camping trip himself． | B．Jess’s family would be angry with Cindy． |
| C．Cindy might have trouble with her friends． | D．Jess would be thankful to his classmates． |
| A．everyone else would also buy one | B．it would be the best in the class |
| C．Cindy would pay for it | D．he would have it for no use |
| A．everybody would go camping except Jess | B．Jess had few friends in the class |
| C．Cindy was Jess’ best friend in the class | D．Jess joined in many out-of-school activities |
The clock struck 12. "Oh, dear!" I cried, "ten more books to read before I can go to bed!" We pupils are the poorest creatures in the world. Dad does not agree with me on this. He did not have to work so hard when he was a boy.
The clock struck one.1 was quite hopeless now. I forgot all I had learnt. I was too tired to go on. I did the only thing I could. I prayed（祈祷）,"Oh, God, Please help me pass the exam tomorrow. I do promise to work hard later on, Amen." My eyes were heavy, so heavy that I could hardly open them. A few minutes later, with my head on the desk, I fell asleep.
1. When the writer was going over his lessons, all the others in the house were_______.
| A．outside | B．working in bed |
| C．asleep | D．laughing at him |
| A．He went to a church to pray again. |
| B．He failed in the exam. |
| C．He passed the exam by luck. |
| D．His teacher helped him with the exam. |
| A．Going Over My Lessons |
| B．Working Far into the Night |
| C．A Slow Student |
| D．The Night Before the Exam |
If the parents care about their children whether they made many friends, the important thing is that the child is comfortable and happy with his friends. Parents need to understand the steps children take in building friendships. First of all, be a friend to your child. Good friendships start at home. Children begin to develop the necessary ability to go out and meet others through getting with their parents. Greet the child warmly and let him know you are glad to see him. Children learn a lot from how their parents stay with them and other people.
Teach children how to solve conflicts(争端). Being able to work out conflicts is an important skill in getting along with others. If parents know the children have a conflict, let them work it out on their own. Only step in if it is really necessary, for example, a conflict is getting physical.
Give children chances to practice staying together. Have children play games that require team work and group problem solving skills. For example, races are fun and provide plenty of practice in teamwork. “In what ways didn’t you work well together? What might you do differently next time?” For these ideas, see books such as Games Book by Terry Orlick, Energizers by Carol Apacki, and Team-Building Activities for Every Group by Alanna Jones.
Encourage children to show thanks to the others. The parents can encourage children to do this by setting the example for them.
1. According to the article, if one child has no friend, he will .
| A．have some troubles in the future |
| B．worry about everything in the future |
| C．not know the importance of making friends |
| D．not find anybody to help him |
| A．providing a lot of fun |
| B．getting in touch with others |
| C．solving the problems |
| D．helping to trick in the exams |
| A．tell what parents should do to help the children make friends |
| B．show friends even does good to children’s study during the class |
| C．tell the parents need to understand the steps of children’s friendship |
| D．show how important the friendship is to the children |
| A．let them fight with each other until they find who is the winner |
| B．do nothing to the children and believe in their abilities |
| C．let them work it out by themselves and help if necessary |
| D．talk with them and try to find good ways to stay together |
| A．fall in love with each other |
| B．show thanks to others |
| C．change their presents |
| D．do exercise together |
【推荐2】①How do you feel when you have to make an English speech (演讲) in front of class? What about when you go to a birthday party? Are you shy (害羞的)? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, nearly 50% of the people are shy, and almost 80% feel shy sometimes.
② ▲ It is found that people might be shy because of their family. Kids with no brothers or sisters may be shy. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They can’t have the same social skills as kids from big families.
③It is also found that people might be shy because of technology. As more and more people use the Internet, they go outside less (更少). So they lose chances (机会) to talk with others. Speaking to new people face to face can make them feel nervous.
④For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But some scientists say shy people can do better sometimes, because they think more and talk less. Scientists also say if you don’t want to be shy anymore, you can do something new and talk with others more often.
⑤Anyway, don’t be afraid of shyness! Don’t lose good chances because of it! If you need to sing a song at a birthday party or speak English in front of others, just do it!
1. Which of the following can be put in the ▲ ?| A．Why are people shy? | B．What is shyness? |
| C．Who will be shy? | D．When will people be shy? |
| A．Nearly 50% of the people are shy. |
| B．Almost 80% of the people feel shy sometimes. |
| C．Kids with no brothers or sisters must be shy. |
| D．It can be difficult for shy people to make friends. |
| A．show us how to be shy | B．ask us to try new things |
| C．tell us the reasons of shyness | D．help us not be afraid of shyness |
(①=Para.(自然段)1②=Para. 2③=Para. 3④=Para. 4⑤=Para. 5)
| A．①;②;③;④⑤ | B．①②;③;④;⑤ | C．①;②③;④;⑤ | D．①;②;③④;⑤ |
【推荐3】Yesterday I woke up to the sound of music on my couch in my fifth floor apartment. I couldn’t possibly tell you what song was playing because I was thinking what to do that day. I felt as if that day was going to be one of “those days”.
After taking my son to school, I remembered I should meet my 85-year-old friend Harry. I promised to take him to lunch anywhere he wanted to go. When we parked the car, Harry told me, “I have to go into the donut (甜甜圈) shop next door before going to the restaurant.” Of course I agreed and in we went. He immediately walked in and began having a joke with the owner of the shop in his fashion. They chatted happily as she gave him a dozen donuts and off we went. I couldn’t help but ask him, “What are the donuts for?” He quickly replied, “You will soon see.”
As we opened the door to the restaurant, the line was very long. It was lunch time. People were on their cell phones. Babies were crying and the waiters looked stressed and burnt out. Harry and I were waiting in line chatting about nothing until we reached the front of the line. As he walked to the counter (柜台), all the waiters began smiling. He placed the box of donuts on the counter and said, “These are for you and other workers.” At once, the mood in the restaurant changed. This single act of kindness made the customers, the waiters, the kids and even me think when was the last time we did something nice for a stranger.
What was most amazing to me was earlier that morning I felt bored with my life. It felt like it was just another day. Watching this gentleman provide donuts for the waiters in a crowded restaurant at the lunch rush hour changed my ideas on life. Making an effort to do the little things can make people feel happy every day and our days will be better.
1. In Paragraph 1, the writer felt ________ about his life.| A．afraid | B．curious | C．nervous | D．bored |
| A．To make the writer feel relaxed. | B．To avoid standing in line in the restaurant. |
| C．To give the waiters a surprise. | D．To give the owner of the restaurant as gifts. |
| A．Harry had a joke with waiters | B．people felt surprised about the act |
| C．Harry was deeply respected there | D．people were touched by the kind act |
| A．A magic donut | B．A kind gentleman | C．A boring day | D．A famous restaurant |
Mr Mole (鼹鼠) has a problem. His underground tunnel (隧道) has flooded with rain and now his bed of leaves is very wet. What will he do? In The Mole and the Sunglasses, we follow Mr Mole as his nose takes him on a journey through the countryside.
Written by Juliana Sheikh, the book is a playful look at the wild little animals that live just outside our homes. Throughout the story, we follow Mr Mole when he tries to find his way above ground to collect some new leaves for his bed. He wants to reach a farm which belongs to a child named Jac and his mom. They have always treated Mr Mole kindly. Unluckily for Mr Mole, he doesn’t have a very good sense of direction and ends up on the farm of a grumpy (暴躁的) old farmer named Finn. After being chased off by farmer Finn’s sheepdog, Mr Mole tries his best to reach Jac and his mom for help—but by the time he reaches the surface, the sun is shining far too brightly for his little eyes. How will Mr Mole find his way now?
This book teaches children about how animals help keep nature in balance and are a necessary part of the ecosystem (生态系统). While farmer Finn is angry at Mr Mole for digging holes in his field, Jac and his mom know that Mr Mole helps their farm by eating the bugs that would eat away at their crops. After he is found by Jac and his mom, Mr Mole is gifted with a pair of tiny sunglasses to help him see in the bright light of the afternoon. Sheikh shows us in the book that living in peace and harmony (和谐) with nature always gives the best rewards.
1. Why does Mr Mole go above ground?| A．To protect himself from the rain. | B．To visit some of his friends. |
| C．To take a walk in the countryside. | D．To collect some dry leaves. |
| A．He cannot find his way. | B．He meets a young boy. |
| C．He plays with a sheepdog. | D．He makes friends with farmer Finn. |
| A．They let him stand in the sun. | B．They offer him bugs to eat. |
| C．They give him a pair of sunglasses. | D．They take him back to his tunnel. |
| A．Farmer Finn has got a sheepdog. |
| B．Jac and his mom are kind to Mr Mole. |
| C．Mr Mole cannot see in the sunlight of the afternoon. |
| D．Mr Mole never digs holes in Finn’s field. |
| A．Help our neighbors as much as we can. |
| B．Be nice to wild animals and the nature. |
| C．Always eat up the food on our plates. |
| D．Spend more time with our friends. |
Many different songs are played at a music concert. Sometimes a song is “replayed”. “Replayed” means you play the song again, or sometimes someone can ask the musicians to play a song they would like to hear again.
Music concerts are held all the time at many places. There are many musicians who play in the concerts. You can go to the concerts to hear the music, to see the musicians who play, and to learn more about all of instruments that are in the music concert.
1. A music concert is ______________.
| A．a place | B．a person | C．a kind of food | D．an activity(活动) |
| A．the guitar | B．the piano |
| C．the upright piano | D．all the musical instruments |
| A．One | B．Two | C．Three | D．Four |
| A．We can hear the music. | B．We can watch the musicians play |
| C．We can learn more about the instruments. | D．All of the above |
| A．Music concerts are not always held. |
| B．A song can be replayed at a concert. |
| C．There is only one kind of guitar in the world. |
| D．Musicians are people who are good at playing music with musical instruments. |
【推荐3】John was waiting for a girl at the station. She was his pen pal. She had helped him a lot both in school and life. They planned their first meeting for 7: 00 pm at the train station.
“You’ ll find me easily,” she wrote, “by the red rose on my coat”.so at 7: 00 pm, he was in the station looking for a girl wearing red rose.
A young woman as walking toward him. She was wearing a green coat and was everything that he hoped the girl would be. But there was no red rose. Then a plain- looking woman walked pass him. She was well past 40. On her coat there was a red rose.
He didn’t hesitate(犹豫)."I'm John Blanchard and you must be Miss Maynell. I am so glad you could meet me.
“May I take you to dinner ?" he asked.
The woman had a kind smile on her face. "I don’t know what this is about, dear." she answered. " But the young lady in the green coat just asked me to wear this rose on my coat. She said if you asked me out to dinner, I should tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was a kind of test".
1. How could John find the girl, according to their plan?| A．She would wear a green coat. |
| B．She would be young and good-looking. |
| C．She would wear a red rose on her cost. |
| D．She would wear plain clothes. |
| A．came to the meeting on time. |
| B．was young and handsome. |
| C．could find her easily. |
| D．judged a person on her look. |
| A．plain-looking | B．clever | C．outgoing | D．selfish |
| A．Friendship can bring people happiness. |
| B．Looks can give others the wrong idea. |
| C．Inner beauty is more important than looks. |
| D．Good looks and a seat mind often go together. |
【推荐1】Everyone knows that exercise is important. We all need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for us. It makes you strong and smart. If you exercise every day, you can get good grades in the exam and do homework well. There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate, or play ball games. But remember: Exercise enough, but not too much. It's best to exercise thirty minutes each time. Many people go to special places to exercise. People call them 'fitness centres'. They have a lot of equipment there. The equipment will help exercise your arms, legs and other parts of your body. Exercise can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a fitness centre. Or, they can play sports together.
1. Which of the following isn't the result（结果）of exercise?| A．It can make us strong and smart. | B．It can make us do work well |
| C．It can make us get good grades. | D．It can make us heavy. |
| A．walk or skate | B．run or swim |
| C．swim or play soccer | D．watch TV all day |
| A．twenty minutes | B．thirty minutes | C．forty minutes | D．fifty minutes |
| A．器材 | B．机器 | C．武器 | D．武装 |
| A．Friends can exercise together. | B．We should exercise too much |
| C．We all need to exercise | D．Exercise can bring us fun |
Teachers want to get along with you and enjoy seeing you learn. But teachers and students sometimes have a clash (冲突). This can happen between any two people. If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better, he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen. Take these steps if the problem seems difficult to solve.
★Talk to an adult you trust.
★Give it time. You may not feel comfortable at once with your teachers, but that may change as you get to know each other.
★If necessary, talk with your parents about what to do next. Lots of times, a meeting can be set up to discuss the problem. This may clear the air and make things better. Everyone's goal should be to create trust and kindness.
Your relationship with your teachers is often your first chance to develop a "business relationship". It is different from your family relationship and friendship, which are built on love. In a business relationship, both parties get something out of the relationship. But they don't necessarily need to be good friends, like each other or understand each other well. They simply need to respect each other and be polite.
When you act this way, and remember that you're not the only kid in the class, you are helping your teacher. Your teacher will notice this. Teachers also like it when students follow directions and when they learn and obey the rules of the classroom. For example, these may be rules about listening when another student is talking, about taking turns, or about raising your hand when you want to say something or ask a question.
1. How many steps can help you if you have a clash with your teacher and want to improve it?| A．1 | B．2 | C．3 | D．4 |
| A．Make the dirty air become clean. | B．Make the dirty air go away. |
| C．Improve the situation. | D．Help people deal with the dirty air. |
| A．Two persons should like each other a lot. |
| B．Two persons should be very good friends. |
| C．Two persons should show their politeness and respect to each other. |
| D．Two persons should know each other well. |
| A．The ways to get on well with your teachers. |
| B．The relationship between students and teachers. |
| C．The ways to keep in touch with your teachers. |
| D．The best time to communicate with your teachers. |
| A．Teachers. | B．Students. | C．Parents. | D．Adults. |
【推荐3】New York is an interesting and lively city. If you come to New York for the first time, here is some information that you may find helpful.
Public transport
You can come to New York by plane. There are three airports in New York. When you arrive at one of them, you can take a bus or taxi to any place in New York. In New York there’s good bus and underground service. If you are planning to take the underground a lot, you can buy an underground ticket for ten journeys because it’s cheaper. Sometimes you don’t have to use public transport; you can walk to many places, like the Empire State Building, Fifth Avenue and Central Park. The New York taxi is also part of the city experience, so try it even once during your stay in the city!
Hotels
There are lots of good hotels in New York. The best is The Plaza on Fifth Avenue, but you don’t have to pay a lot to stay in the city. There are lots of smaller hotels and the YMCA near Central Park is great for young people.
Eating out
There are many kinds of food in New York and you needn’t eat at McDonald’s every day.
There are good restaurants in Little Italy and Chinatown, for example.
Shopping
Shopping in New York is fun. There are many big shops on Fifth Avenue. They are open seven days a week. But be careful when you look at the prices, because you have to pay an extra 8% tax (税) on everything you buy in New York.
Places to see
Finally, there are a lot of places to see in New York—Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, etc. You shouldn’t go home without climbing the Statue of Liberty to enjoy the scenery (风景) of the city.
1. How many kinds of public transport are mentioned in the passage?| A．Two. | B．Three. | C．Four. | D．Five. |
| A．people can go to all the places in New York by underground |
| B．the best hotel in New York is near Central Park |
| C．the shops in New York are open every day except on Sunday |
| D．people can visit many places of interest in New York on foot |
| A．a restaurant | B．a hotel | C．an airport | D．a shop |
| A．$10.8. | B．$10.08. | C．$18. | D．$10. |
| A．stay at the best hotel | B．climb the Statue of Liberty |
| C．eat at the local McDonald’s | D．take the underground to go around |
