1 . We usually go to see a doctor when we are ill. Doctors may give us some medicine, and the medicine often makes us feel better.
But sometimes the doctor’s medicine doesn’t work. This happened to one man, Thomas Smith. He was ill in hospital, but he wasn’t getting well. Then he found a new “doctor” inside himself. He saw funny films. He read funny books. And something wonderful happened. Laughing took away his pain after half a year. He could have a good night’s rest. His own happy feeling helped him get well again. He wrote his story in his book. He said laughing was very useful. It was the best “medicine”.
Another man, Simon Beck, was also ill, and he had a serious pain in his back. The doctor couldn’t stop it, so the man began to “picture” his pain. In his head he “drew” a picture of a dog. He imagined it to be a real dog. And it was hurting him. Then the man talked softly to the dog. He put his hand on the dog’s head and made friends with it. One year later, his pain went away!
These stories may surprise you, but more and more people are getting well in this way. So call on the “doctor” inside your mind, and keep happy and well!
1. What may doctors give us when we are ill?2. According to Thomas Smith, what was the best “medicine”?
3. What did Simon Beck begin to do when the doctor couldn’t stop his pain?
4. What’s the topic sentence of the article?
5. Do you agree with the idea in the passage? Why or why not?
2 . Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express (表达) yourself well if you are angry. Go some places to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊重) to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values (价值观). The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!
1. According to the passage, who have a communication problem?| A．Parents and other people. | B．Only school kids and their parents. |
| C．Teachers and their students. | D．Parents and children of all ages. |
| A．to make yourself happy | B．to get yourself quiet and relaxed |
| C．to have a good rest | D．to hide yourself quickly |
| A．We should write a letter. | B．we should express ourselves well. |
| C．we should show our respect and love. | D．we should tell them our values. |
| A．How to Bridge the Generation Gap | B．How to Deal with Family Problems |
| C．How to Be Good Parents | D．How to Be a Good Child |
3 . Childhood is always full of love and fun. But sometimes there are growing pains. We grow a little bit every day. What about animal babies? Are they close to their parents? What problems do they face?
Go to the kindergarten
Emperor penguin dads take care of their babies when they are eggs. As the babies grow, their dads and moms leave them in groups and go fishing. It’s like sending them to the kindergarten. There, the babies eat, learn and play together. An adult penguin looks after them.
Happy with Mom
These baby polar bears have a very good mom. She teaches them everything, including how to walk, swim and hunt. The babies will stay with their mom for two and a half years. They travel around and share their food.▲
Life is not easy for baby butterflies. Their parents leave them when they are caterpillars inside eggs. Later, they turn in top up as. Then, they try their best to get out and turn into beautiful butterflies. No one helps them. They are strong enough to do it on their own.
Hard from the start
On the day of their birth, the barnacle geese face a test of life and death. They have to jump from high cliffs. This is because their parents build their nests up high to keep them safe. Luckily the baby geese are light, so they don’t usually die when they hit the ground. But it is still dangerous.
1. Who take(s) care of the emperor penguins when they are eggs?| A．Their moms. | B．Their dads. | C．Their brothers. | D．The kindergarten. |
| A．Twenty months. | B．Twenty-five months. | C．Thirty months. | D．Forty months. |
| A．Lonely kids | B．The caterpillars | C．The pupas | D．The butterflies |
| A．They build their nests in a high place. |
| B．The baby geese have to jump from high cliffs. |
| C．The baby geese don’t usually die when they falloff the cliffs. |
| D．It is always safe for baby geese to live on the cliffs. |
| A．Different baby animals’ childhood. | B．Many animals are living hard. |
| C．The growing pains in childhood. | D．A lonely and funny childhood. |
4 . Jin Ying, 25, is a lover of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She took part in a three-month training lesson on tuina in the winter of 2023 at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
Jin’s life has been different since the training. For example, she didn’t do too much exercise in winter, because the cold of winter means people should slow down, according to TCM. For her, learning about TCM was not about becoming a TCM doctor but about leading a healthy life.
She is not an unusual example of young people becoming interested in TCM. It’s reported by China Youth Daily that 93.3% of the 1,000 young people have tried TCM. Between Western medicine and TCM, young people often choose TCM “because of its efficacy (疗效),” according to Ma Huifang, a TCM doctor. Some people question why TCM has different treatments (疗法) for the same illnesses. “In fact, this is an advantage of TCM. We give people the treatments according to their own health condition. And it can make the treatments more accurate and more useful for different people,” said Ma.
Younger age groups are showing more interest in TCM. At the same time, TCM also gives young people a better life. It helps young people understand Chinese medicine and learn why it is an important part of Chinese culture.
1. What can we know about the training lesson Jin Ying took?| A．It lasted for two months. | B．It was about tuina. |
| C．It was in a middle school. | D．It took place in spring. |
| A．Because she dreamt to be a TCM doctor. | B．Because she didn’t like Western medicine. |
| C．Because she wanted to live a healthy life. | D．Because she would enter a medical school. |
| A．廉价的 | B．精确的 | C．普遍的 | D．偶然的 |
| A．Rising Interest in TCM | B．A Famous TCM Doctor |
| C．Train Hard for Your Dream | D．Exercise Helps Get Better |
5 . Roger Federer, a world-famous sports star, quit (放弃) the 2020 Olympic Games to deal with his knee problem. It was a hard decision because no one wanted to be a quitter. But finding the courage to let go can be good for you.
Nothing is fun all the time. Never giving up doing something difficult teaches us important skills like perseverance. However, learning to let go when things aren’t right is important too. Maybe your heart isn’t in playing the piano any more, or you only play football because your friends do and you want to try a different sport instead. Making the decision to walk away can make you have more free time and energy to spend on something you really enjoy. In fact, studies show that not paying much attention to the goals you can’t reach or don’t really want can build up your confidence and help you lead a happier and healthier life.
But how can you know it’s time to stop or move on? Eric Bean is an expert in sports psychology (心理学) who helps athletes and teams understand their feelings. He says, “Quitting is never a matter of black and white.” He suggests thinking carefully about why you aren’t enjoying something any more. Is it because you’ve argued with a teammate or can’t get on with a new art teacher? Talk about this with an adult or a friend who you trust. That can help you decide whether you should stick or quit.
Quitting doesn’t completely mean giving up, though. For example, playing an instrument might be more fun if you want to take away the pressure of exams. If you decide to give up an activity, Bean suggests picking up another where you can still enjoy things like teamwork, creativity, and exercise.
1. The writer mentions “Roger Federer” in Paragraph 1 to show that ________.| A．we should never give up | B．we should get away from trouble |
| C．it’s all right to stop and quit | D．it’s difficult to win Olympic medals |
| A．determination | B．development | C．independence | D．competition |
| A．have enough money to spend | B．feel more confident in ourselves |
| C．live a busier and fuller life | D．learn about perseverance |
| A．Remember not to give up even if things go wrong. |
| B．Roger Federer quit the Olympic Games because he was afraid to lose. |
| C．Think twice about the reason before planning to give up the things you are enjoying. |
| D．One needs to give up everything when choosing to quit |
| A．Knowing When to Stop | B．Working Hard to Move on |
| C．Showing Why to Stop | D．Starting Early to Give up |
6 . Have you ever heard of a famous charity called Operation Smile? We hope we can help you understand how we are trying to help children all over the world.
Operation Smile was started by a doctor and his wife. In 1982, together with some volunteers, they went to Philippines to help children who had holes in their lips (嘴唇) or inside their mouths. It was very difficult for them to eat and drink. These volunteers worked very hard. But they worried that they could not carry on with the work because they were short of money. Then they decided to start a charity so that they could help these needy children. They called it Operation Smile.
Operation Smile works in more than twenty developing countries and has cured over 10,000 children who have problems with their mouths. Operation Smile has won many prizes for its work and in 1999 they even started a special event called “The World Journey of Hope”. 5000 children in 18 countries are cured during the event.
On the other hand, Operation Smile trains local doctors and nurses in developing countries so that they can continue to help children when Operation Smile has left. As to the children with much more serious problems, they will send them to American for further treatment.
So show your kindness and generosity (慷慨) to the needy children now. You can send your donation to Operation Smile at local bank. Many thanks from the children who can smile now will come to you.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。1. Operation Smile is a famous ________, which was started by a doctor and his wife.
| A．school | B．charity | C．building | D．person |
| A．who had holes in their lips | B．who have eye problems |
| C．who can’t speak | D．who has no teeth |
| A．Because the doctors were too busy. |
| B．Because there were no more volunteers. |
| C．Because they didn’t have enough money. |
| D．Because they went to America for further study. |
| A．helping blind people to see again |
| B．helping poor children go back to school |
| C．offering living places to homeless people |
| D．curing the children who have problems with their mouths |
| A．To donate money at local bank. | B．To be a volunteer in Philippines. |
| C．To send cards to the needy children. | D．To be a doctor of Operation Smile. |
7 . Have you heard about “Survival (生存) Holidays”? “Survival Holidays” is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1, 100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents. The reason why people like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities usually spend much time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” helps them change.
Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Because children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (打扰) them. Parents care too much about their children. They like to see the children being busy with activities that are controlled by adults, but children don’t know what to do when they are in danger. Children are not comfortable with danger. Even small danger like getting their feet wet or falling down seems very terrible to them.
Many people think the survival activities are good for children. Even years later, they will still remember what they have learnt. Some have learnt to stay calm. Some have learnt how to keep safe. Others have learnt how to work in a team. All these skills will help them a lot in their lives.
1. Is “Survival Holidays” for children or parents?8 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
You might know a lot about sports like basketball and football, but do you know anything about ice hockey? Ice hockey is like football because there is a goalkeeper, and each team is trying to get the puck (冰球) into the other team’s goal. But that’s where the similarities (相似点) end.
All the players wear skates (溜冰鞋), big pads (护具) and a helmet (头盔). They each carry a stick (球棍) that they must use to hit the puck into the goal.
This is an action-packed, physical sport and things can get a little rough (粗暴的), kind of like in American football. It’s not uncommon for fights to break out. Ice hockey is very popular in Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Sweden and the US, but it is getting popular in other countries as well.
You might be surprised to find out that ice hockey is becoming more popular in China. Many kids are joining ice hockey teams. The Beijing Ice Hockey Association (BHA) was created in 2012 and has grown from 80 kids to more than 1,700 since 2016, according to China Daily. Do you want to step onto the ice?
1. Why is ice hockey like football?9 .
Huangmei Opera is my favorite kind of art. It’s a cultural treasure of the Chinese nation. I don’t have any singing skills myself, but I do enjoy listening to it. Huangmei Opera’s songs are soft and beautiful. Its stories are lively. What’s more, its costumes (服饰) are exquisite (精美的) and the philosophy (哲学) in the stories is true. However, Huangmei Opera is less popular than it used to be. Fewer people are willing to watch it. I hope more people will understand it and love it in the future. This cultural heritage (遗产) needs to be passed on from generation (一代人) to generation. —Hu Xinyue, 13, Guangdong |
Out of all sports, I like table tennis most. I think it is not only a sport, but also an art form (形式). It’s a game that needs both strength (力量) and skills. To most people, table tennis doesn’t take strength. That’s not true. When we play table tennis, we need to judge the direction and hit the ball with great strength in order to beat our opponents (对手). After a match, you will feel very tired if you have tried your best. The ball moves very quickly during matches. And if you watch professional (专业的) play, you’ll notice that the players’ movements are beautiful. Playing table tennis can not only help build up our bodies, but also train our brains. Even though I’m not good at it, I’m quite confident that I can get better. —Tian Yi, 14, Guangdong |
| A．Hu is good at singing Huangmei Opera. |
| B．Huangmei Opera needs to be passed on. |
| C．There is philosophy in its stories. |
| D．Huangmei Opera is less popular than before. |
| A．It is only a healthy sport. | B．It’s healthy for our bodies and brains. |
| C．The players of it are all beautiful. | D．It’s the greatest sport in the world. |
| A．playing table tennis needs strength | B．table tennis is a relaxing sport |
| C．it’s difficult to beat the opponent | D．there is no need to try your best to win |
| A．how to develop an interest | B．what to do in their free time |
| C．something about their hobbies | D．the differences between them |
Do you know how to cook, clean and grow plants? If not, you will soon. These have become part of Chinese education. According to the new standard (标准) for labor (劳动) education, students in primary and middle school will have at least one class a week to try and experience different kinds of labor and learn different life skills and even job skills.
The main reason for adding labor education is that teenagers in our country do too little housework. According to a survey, primary and middle school students in China only spend 12 minutes a day on chores, compared to 72 minutes in the US.
According to the new standard, middle school students need to learn the following skills. The skills are about everyday chores, productive (生产的) labor and volunteer services.
| Tidy their rooms and classrooms. | Pick clothes for travel and pack a bag. |
| Make a healthy daily eating plan. | Cook three or four dishes. |
| Fix some things like TVs or lights. | Take part in activities such as planting and fishing |
| Take part in one or two programs like paper making or car making. | |
| Do one or two kinds of volunteer work like helping in old people’s home. | |
Through labor education, students will learn the spirit of working hard and being independent. The standard also asks families to take part in the education to help students have a better improvement.
1. According to the new standard, how often do middle school students have a labor class?2. Why do we add labor education for teenagers?
3. According to the new standard, how can students learn the skills about productive labor? (One example is OK.)
4. What spirit will students learn through labor education?
5. What can you learn from the labor practice on Friday at our school?
