Dear Mom,
I don’t think you understand my life. You think I should be studying all the time. I know you want me to find a good job when I grow up, but I would like to have a wonderful time, too. You never think about fun things for me to do, like music and sports. Two days ago, when I was watching a football game on TV, you asked me to stop and do my homework. After finishing my homework, I still wasn’t allowed to read my football magazines. You said I had to go to bed early. That was bad enough, but yesterday was the worst day. I bought some computer games, and put them in my bag so that you wouldn’t see them. I told you I had to do my homework first. I knew it was wrong to tell a lie to you, but you told me that Dad would talk to me later. Mom, I didn’t quite like what you did to me! I really love you, Mom, but I wish you could try not to be so hard on me.
Love,
Zhang Ning
1. Zhang Ning’s mother wants him to find a good job when he grows up.2. Basketball is Zhang Ning’s favorite sport.
3. Zhang Ning is asked to study all the time.
4. Zhang Ning put computer games in the bag, because he didn’t like them.
5. We know from the letter that Zhang Ning wishes to study all the time.
Once upon a time, there was a poor man. He worked hard in the fields, but he could not get anything from them. One day, after working for hours, he had a rest under a tree in the middle of the field. Just then, he saw a snake coming out of an anthill (蚁丘). The man thought that the snake might be God of the field. If he did not give it anything, he could not get anything from the field.
At once, he went to bring a bowl of milk and gave the milk to the snake. “God of the field! I didn’t know that you lived here. That’s why I never gave you anything. Please forgive me.” Then he went home.
The next day, when the man came, he found a gold coin in the bowl near the anthill. From then on, each time the man gave milk to the snake, he got a gold coin.
One day the man was so busy that he couldn’t send milk to the snake. So he asked his son to take care of the snake. The son brought milk to the anthill and give it to the snake. The next day, when he came back, he found a gold coin in the bowl. After taking the gold coin, he thought, “This anthill must be full of gold coins. I could kill the snake and take them all.”
The next day, the son came to the field with milk and a stick (木棍). He gave milk to the snake and hit it with the stick. The snake escape (逃离) the stick and bit (咬) him to death.
1. Once upon a time, there was a poor who didn’t work hard in the fields.2. The man went to bring a bowl of milk and gave the milk to the snake.
3. One day the man was so lazy that he couldn’t send milk to the snake.
4. The son thought that the anthill was full of gold coins.
5. From the story, we can learn that being greedy (贪婪) can cause great loss (损失).
Once upon a time, there lived a man in a small village, who owned a statue made by an ancient master. It lay outside his door facing downward and he never paid any attention (注意) to this old, ugly thing.
One day, a businessman from the city passed by his house. Seeing the statue, he asked the owner if he would sell it. The owner laughed and said, “Who would like to buy that dull and dirty stone?” The businessman said, “I will give you a silver coin for it.” And the villager was surprised and felt happy. The statue was removed to the city, upon the back of an elephant.
Many months later, the man from the village got a chance to visit the city. As he walked along the street, he saw a grand shop crowded with people, and a businessman with a loud voice was shouting, “Come in and see the most beautiful and wonderful work of art in the world! It costs only two silver coins to look upon this most amazing masterpiece (杰作) of a famous artist!” The villager wondered what it was and paid two silver coins. Finally, he entered the shop only to find the statue that he himself had sold for one silver coin.
1. The villager owned the statue before the businessman arrived at the village.2. The villager took good care of the statue until it was sold.
3. According to the second paragraph (段落), the villager knew the real value (价值) of the statue.
4. From the third paragraph, we know that people in the city were very interested in the statue.
5. The statue in the grand shop was the same one outside the villager’s door.
4 . One day, Tony walked into a restaurant and asked the waiter to offer him a light meal for dinner. Thirty minutes later, a group of three people came in.
To his surprise, the group took their food first. They laughed at Tony because Tony had to wait so long. Tony was unhappy and decided to leave. He told the waiter he didn’t want his food any more, but the waiter said, “The boss (老板) is preparing something special for you by himself. It’ll take more time.”
In fact, the boss was Tony’s old friend. They had long time no see. The boss wanted to give him a surprise, so the boss changed his light meal to a five-star meal for free. The three people were shocked (震惊的) and felt sorry for what they did before.
Some people may laugh at you and talk about how they’re better than you. Don’t worry! You have to wait patiently (耐心地) because yours must be special.
1. Tony waited for his dinner over half an hour.2. Tony wasn’t surprised the group got food faster.
3. The boss and Tony have known each other before.
4. The three people got the same meal as Tony’s at last.
5. The passage tells us it’s important to be patient in our life.
5 . We can see some overhead bridge (天桥）in Yueyang city. There is one near the No. 1 People’s Hospital. Another is in front of the Bus Station. As we all know, it is not safe to cross a busy road. These bridges can help people cross the roads safely. Overhead bridges have the same use as street crossings.
Many people think it great trouble to go through overhead bridges. The old and the young think it’s difficult for them to climb up and down the steps of the overhead bridges. But why does the government build so many overhead bridges? That’s because old people and young children walk slowly. And when they cross a busy road using a street crossing, the traffic will be held up or maybe stopped, or even a traffic accident may happen. With the help of the overhead bridges, people and the traffic can move at the same time. A lot of money has been spent building these overhead bridges. People, the old or the young should always use them. This can help stop traffic accidents from happening.
阅读短文，判断正误。（正确选A，错误选B）1. There is only one overhead bridge in Yueyang city. A B
2. It is dangerous for people to cross a busy road. A B
3. All the people like using overhead bridges instead of street crossings. A B
4. Overhead bridges help people and the traffic move at the same time. A B
5. An overhead bridge can help stop a traffic accident from happening. A B
6 . A college began an eight-week lesson called “Finding What Matters”. That means knowing what you need most. To get helpful information, the scientists asked people who took this lesson. For them their happiness in life rose from 6. 4 out of 10 before study to 7. 4 to 10 after study, and anxiety (焦虑) and sadness also became less and less.
One man said he felt angry at work in the past and wanted to know why he didn’t get a better chance. Now he knows that having a good working mood (情绪) is the most important thing.
Everyone can take this lesson online but people need to pay for it by giving something that can be used again. More than 6, 000 people have tried it in 250 places around the world.
1. A lesson called “Finding What Matters” lasts for eleven weeks.2. The scientists asked people in the college to get some information.
3. People’s happiness increased after taking this lesson.
4. A good working mood is very important at work to get a better chance.
5. It is free for everyone to take this lesson.
7 . Gym (健身房) Rules
| ●Only guests at this hotel can use the gym—no outside visitors. ●Guests must wear sports shoes. ●Children at 12 and under must stay with a parent. ●Don’t take pets to gym. ●Don’ leave any rubbish in the gym—take it with you. |
I stayed at your hotel last month. Most of the hotel’s services are great, but one place that needs work is the gym. I often see many young kids playing there without their parents. Some shout, and others run around in just their socks. And I find quite much rubbish on the ground. I want you to put rubbish cans in the gym for guests to use.
I hope that you and your workers find a way to work out these problems.
Yours sincerely,
Allison Krause
判断正（A）误（B）。1. Children under 12 must go to the gym with a parent.
2. We can play with a pet in the gym.
3. Allison thinks the gym is great.
4. Mr. Thompson may be the manager (经理) of the hotel.
5. Allison wants the hotel to do better.
As one of the most popular street foods in China, barbecue (烧烤) has always been a symbol of local culture. Zibo barbecue has recently become well-known for its hospitality (好客), special taste, low prices and helpful government.
Here are the many key features that make Zibo barbecue stand out. Firstly, it shows the honest and simple culture of Shandong Province. This culture is shown in the hospitality of the Zibo barbecue vendors (摊贩), who offer people not only delicious food but also warmth and welcome. It is those local vendors that give the Zibo barbecue a unique flavor (独特的味道).
Additionally (另外), Zibo barbecue is not only a food but also a cultural symbol. As the saying goes, “The smell of cooking is always comforting (人间烟火气，最抚凡人心).” Zibo barbecue with its unique flavor embodies the local people’s love for life and food.
1. Zibo barbecue has become famous only for its special taste.2. Zibo barbecue vendors are friendly to people.
3. It is the local government that gives the Zibo barbecue a unique flavor.
4. From the passage we can learn that Zibo barbecue is more than just a food. It’s also a cultural symbol.
9 . There is a little elephant. His name is Gaston. He doesn’t like to work. He only likes to play. One morning Gaston’s mother says, “My dear, it’s time for you to work.” Gaston doesn’t want to work. He runs away.
He has a very good time: he runs, jumps and plays games with other little animals. In the evening he is very hungry. He goes to the lion and says, “Mr. Lion, I am so hungry. Would you like to give me some bananas to eat?” “All right!” says the lion. “But you must work first. Then you can get your supper.” The little elephant doesn’t want to work. So he runs away.
He asks a lot of animals to give him some apples to eat. “OK,” says the tiger, “but you must work first.”And Gaston runs away.
He asks a lot of animals to give him something to eat. But they all ask him to work first.
So the hungry elephant runs back home. When he sees his mother, he says, “Dear Mom, I’m so sorry! Now I know I must work if I want to have something to eat.”
根据短文内容，判断下列各句正误，正确的写“A”,错误的写“B”。1. Gaston runs away from home because he doesn’t like his mother.
2. The lion asks Gaston to work first before he gets his supper.
3. Gaston likes eating bananas and apples.
4. Gaston asks the lion and the tiger for lunch.
5. From the passage, we know if Gaston wants to have something to eat, he must work first.
10 . WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
Welcome to our school! Before our new term starts, we’ll have military training (军训) first. Here is something you should know.
Date: September 5th—September 18th (except weekends)
Time: 7:30 a. m.—11:30 a. m.& 2 p. m.—6 p. m.
Place: In the F&M Military Camp
Cost: Uniform: 100 yuan
Meal: 150 yuanRoom: 200 yuan for a six-person room; 300 yuan for a four-person room
Rules:
1. Please complete the payment process at least two days before the training begins.
2. Don’t take your mobile phone with you during the training.
3. If you have long hair, please tie it up.
4. Only students with a heart condition or serious illnesses can be absent from the training.
No.5 Middle School
Aug 30th, Friday
1. Students will have the military training for ten days.2. Students need to pay at least 450 yuan for the training in total.
3. The payment must be completed by September 5th.
4. All new students in Grade 7 must receive the military training.
5. The reading is probably a school notice.
