1 . I have dreamed of taking a trip to Hawaii since I graduated, but the best thing always needs waiting.

I took a trip with my friends to Haleakala National Park, which lies in Hawaii.

When we arrived at Haleakala National Park, we were advised to watch the early morning sunrise. I was lost in the sightseeing (观光) that afternoon, so I could hardly wait to see the sunrise. The next morning, we all got out of bed very early and got to the seaside at 3 o’clock. In the first half an hour, we imagined how wonderful it would be when the first light came out through the thick clouds and how soft it would be when the light touched our skin, so we waited and waited. However, another half an hour later, I gradually lost my patience since there was nothing but the chilly darkness, and I felt that I was frozen to death. (冻死) But my friends were still extremely cheerful.

Nearly another one hour later, “Amazing!” Judy burst out and we all shouted to welcome the light, which was really unbelievable. Until today, I dare say that it is the most impressive sunrise in my life. However, waiting in the morning darkness is also one memory I can’t forget forever.

Waiting sometimes is really a hard thing for most of us as it needs patience and strong-willed determination (决心) , but what about the result after that? It might turn out to be pleasing and unbelievable. So, it is really worth (值得的) waiting for the best.

1. What can we learn from the passage?

A．he author’s friends and the author took a trip to China.

B．Hawaii is a good place to enjoy the sunrise.

C．Sometimes, it is worth waiting for the best.

D．The author enjoyed the worst sunrise in his life.

2. When did they see the first light of the sunrise?

A．About 3 o’clock.	B．About 4 o’clock.
C．About 5 o’clock.	D．About 6 o’clock.

3. What’s the meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph 2?

A．Total.

B．Cold.

C．Terrible.

D．Interesting.

4. How did the author feel when waiting for the sunrise?

A．Excited all the time.	B．Afraid all the time.
C．Firstly excited then afraid.	D．Firstly excited then impatient.

2 . King Tut, Egypt’s famous boy king, was buried with many valuable objects. A dagger (匕首)discovered in his tomb has recently attracted extra attention. Researchers have concluded that the dagger was probably made from a special material.

King Tut was only about nine years old when he became ruler of Egypt more than 3, 300 years ago. The young king died when he was just 19, His body was buried in a tomb filled with objects that people believed he would need in the afterlife.

In 1922, Howard Carter discovered Tut’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Up to now, it was the best preserved ancient Egyptian tomb ever found. In 1925, Carter found the dagger which has a gold handle and an iron blade (刀片).The blade had confused experts because iron was hardly used at that time in ancient Egypt. In fact, it was so rare that it was considered more valuable than gold. Where did the iron for the blade come from?

Around the time of King Tut, ancient Egyptians started using a new word for iron that translates as “iron from the sky”. This led some experts to believe that the iron for the blade came from a meteorite (陨石).But studies of the dagger carried out in the 1970s and 1990s didn’t support that idea.

That’s where modern technology comes in. Researchers used a new technique to examine the blade. They discovered that it was made up of iron and other materials found in meteorites. After comparing it to several meteorites, they even found its possible match — a meteorite that landed in northern Egypt thousands of years ago.

Scientists hope the new study will lead to more discoveries about other ancient Egyptian relics, “It would be very interesting to analyze more Pre-iron Age objects and we could gain precious discoveries.” Daniela Comelli, who is a professor, said.

1. What do we know about Tut’s tomb?

A．It was perfectly kept when discovered.	B．It was built when he was 9.
C．It has a lot of iron objects in it.	D．It was the first tomb to be found.

2. Scientists paid extra attention to the dagger because________.

A．it is King Tut’s favorite object	B．its blade is made of iron
C．it was more valuable than gold	D．it leads to more discoveries

3. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 5 refer to?

A．The iron.

B．The material.

C．A meteorite.

D．The blade.

4. The researchers used modern technology to show_______.

A．more valuable objects are hidden in the tombs

B．iron is widely used in ancient Egypt

C．Tut’s dagger was likely made from a meteorite

D．ancient Egyptian objects are excellent

3 . I was never very neat while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but my always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Overtime, Kate got neater and I got my merriser. She moved to push my dirty clothing over and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.

Who broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! why under my bed!” Suddenly I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.

The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up. She quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, crying. Obviously. that was something she could not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy (同情) rose up in my heart.

Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bad. Cleaned the suckers and swept the floor even on her side. I got so absorbed into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching. Her tears dried and her expression was such disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me. “Thanks.”

Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.

1. What made Kate so angry one evening?

A．She couldn’t find her books.

B．She heard the writer shouting loud.

C．She got the news that her grandma was ill.

D．She saw the writer’s shoes beneath her bed.

2. Why did the writer tidy up the room?

A．Because she was scared by Kate’s anger.

B．Because she hated herself for being so messy.

C．Because she wanted to show her care.

D．Because she was asked by Kate to do so.

3. How is paragraph 1 mainly developed?

A．By analyzing courses.

B．By showing differences.

C．By describing a process.

D．By following time order.

4. What might be the best title for the story?

A．My Friend Kate.

B．Hard Work Pays off.

C．How to Be Organized?

D．Learning to Be Roommates.

4 . A man was employed to paint a boat. He brought paint and _________ and began to paint the boat as the owner wanted. While painting, he _________ there was a hole in the body of the boat and decided to repair it. When he finished painting, he received his _________ and left.

The next day, the owner of the boat visited the painter and _________ him with a cheque(支票), much higher than what he was paid for the painting work. The painter was _________.

“You’ve already paid me for painting the boat, sir! he said.

“This is not for the paint job. It’s for repairing the _________ in the boat.”

“Ah! But it was such a small service.” the man said. “Certainly it’s not worth paying me such a high amount for something so _________!”

“My dear friend,” the owner said, “You don’t understand. Let me tell you _________ happened. When I asked you to paint the boat, I _________ to mention the bole. When the boat dried, my kids took it and ____________ a fishing trip. They did not know that there was a hole there. I was not at home at the time. So when I ____________ and noticed they had taken the boat, I was hopeless. Imagine my ____________ and joy when I saw them returning safely from fishing.”

“Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole! You now see what you did? You ____________ the life of my children!”

Each of us has a moral duty to offer help, wipe tears, listen carefully and repair all the “hole” we ____________ in our life journey, because a small act will make a big ____________ in the future.

1.

A．rulers

B．brushes

C．knives

D．pens

2.

A．felt

B．heard

C．sensed

D．noticed

3.

A．money

B．paint

C．brush

D．fish

4.

A．dropped

B．cooked

C．presented

D．took

5.

A．happy

B．disappointed

C．embarrassed

D．surprised

6.

A．hole

B．chair

C．paddle

D．picture

7.

A．huge

B．small

C．great

D．rude

8.

A．when

B．why

C．what

D．how

9.

A．stopped

B．regretted

C．remembered

D．forgot

10.

A．went on

B．went away

C．went over

D．went through

11.

A．drove

B．shared

C．rewarded

D．returned

12.

A．belief

B．relief

C．sadness

D．worry

13.

A．saved

B．hurt

C．broke

D．designed

14.

A．come out

B．come in

C．come across

D．come into

15.

A．achievement

B．progress

C．process

D．difference

5 . It was a rainy day. I was riding on a bus downtown to go to work. I was sitting next to a man in a business suit and didn’t________ much attention until we both got off at the same stop and walked to the same________ to get a morning paper.

The man running the stand was________ having a bad day. He was rude and unsmiling as we purchased our papers, which served to only_______more gloom (抑郁) to my day. The businessman caught my eye and smiled. He then continued to smile________ and thanked the news stand owner for the_______and for being open on such a morning to make sure we were able to get our papers. _______, he expressed his appreciation for something most of us would take for granted.

The newsman________only with a cold expression. The businessman then pleasantly wished him a pleasant day. As we_______, I asked this man why he had continued to be pleasant to the newsman when he obviously didn’t care about and didn’t respond to his expression of_______ and friendliness. The businessman smiled at me and said, “Why would I let someone else control what I say and what I feel or what kind of day I’m going to have?”

We then_______ to go to our respective work places. To this day, I don’t know anything about that business man. But I’ve never_______ the words he said or the way his smile seemed like a ray of light on a gloomy day. That was a good deed 25 years ago, but the______ this had on my life has lasted. I never had a_______ to thank him personally, but the way in which I choose to look at life as a result of those words is his legacy (遗赠) to me and my thanks to him.

We cannot control people and situations that come to us, but we can always control our response to them. And in such_______ decisions lie our control and personal power to make a positive difference. And it’s something anyone and everyone can do.

1.

A．draw

B．pay

C．make

D．attract

2.

A．market

B．stand

C．office

D．library

3.

A．curiously

B．gradually

C．eventually

D．obviously

4.

A．add

B．refer

C．devote

D．apply

5.

A．quickly

B．luckily

C．brightly

D．loudly

6.

A．book

B．present

C．paper

D．food

7.

A．In short

B．After all

C．On average

D．As usual

8.

A．responded

B．objected

C．appealed

D．disagreed

9.

A．ran out

B．left behind

C．turned away

D．put aside

10.

A．excitement

B．gratitude

C．impression

D．assessment

11.

A．travelled

B．disappeared

C．separated

D．drove

12.

A．forgiven

B．shared

C．evaluated

D．forgotten

13.

A．effort

B．lesson

C．effect

D．pain

14.

A．wish

B．chance

C．right

D．power

15.

A．positive

B．proper

C．fortunate

D．nervous

6 . What would it be like to live on Mars? Volunteers are spending eight months in an area that looks much like the surface of Mars. They are isolated high on top of Mauna Loa, a volcanic mountain on the Big Island of Hawaii, living on a simulated, or make-believe, Mars Base.

The project called HI-SEAS is in the charge of Kim Binsted. She says this wild environment is as close to Mars as you can find on Earth. Because it is so high, the land is not warm or rich with plants, like the rest of Hawaii.

“You will see there is really no visible plant life or animal life. And you have got this wonderful volcanic material.”

Mauna Loa, 2,500 meters above sea level, is geologically very similar to Olympus Mons on Mars and almost as tall as that Martian mountain. When measured from its base, deep in the ocean, Mauna Loa is the second largest mountain in our solar system, after the one on Mars.

The six member HI-SEAS crew is mostly self-sufficient. Food and supplies are brought to them. But the individuals bringing those supplies cannot communicate with volunteers inside the habitat, or base.

Kim Binsted says this experiment looks at how the astronauts interact, or get along with each other. “We study how well they work together, how we can keep them happy and supported, and not wanting to kill each other over these long durations.”

Crew members communicate with the outside world through e-mail and blogs. They also produce videos on the YouTube website, like this one from mission commander Martha Lenio.

“I am really enjoying this opportunity to live in this dome and pretend that I’m on Mars and get to learn all sorts of new skills.” one of them said.

“Whoever gets there first, the trip will not be easy,” says Kim Binsted.

“It is going to be challenging.”

1. . What do we know about Olympus Mons?

A．It is 2,500 meters above sea level.

B．It is geologically similar to Mauna Loa.

C．It is the second largest mountain on the earth.

D．It is a mountain on the Big Island of Hawaii.

2. What is the purpose of the experiment?

A．To set up a space station.

B．To explore new settlement for human.

C．To study how the astronauts treat each other.

D．To prove human can live in whatever conditions.

3. How can crew members keep in touch with the outside world?

A．By Internet.	B．By telephone.
C．By letter.	D．By fax.

4. Which can be the best title for the text?

A．Volunteers First Explore Mars

B．Volunteers Experience Life in Hawaii

C．Volunteers Get Taste of Mars in Hawaii

D．Volunteers Study the Environment on Mars

7 . From interactive games to unique ways to explore the past, Ontario museums are filled with family-friendly programs and activities that make learning fun.

Ontario Science Centre

At Ontario Science Centre, there’s no room for boredom with the exciting and endless interactive activities and programs. Special exhibits and entertaining live performances continue to amaze minds full of curiosity. The Family Innovative Centre challenges families to be more creative in their problem solving.

Muskoka Heritage Place

Spend a day at Muskoka Museum, Muskoka Pioneer Village, Rotary Village Station and Portage Flyer Train. Discover the history of Huntsville and the native people at the museum. Next, take a 3-minute train ride along the Muskoka River to Fairy Lake Station aboard the vintage Portage Flyer Train. Tour guides at the Pioneer Village help recreate the way of life in the area over 100 years ago.

Simcoe County Museum

Simcoe County Museum is the perfect combination between exciting family-friendly exhibits and a true learning experience. It is filled with all kinds of tools to sharpen young minds. Check the daily programming schedule for available activities.

Toronto Railway Museum

Take your family to a full day exploring the Toronto Railway Museum, located minutes from the CN Tower in Toronto’s historic Roundhouse Park. Beyond learning about the history of Canadian railroads, you can also take an exciting ride on the mini train with your little ones. Be sure to visit the gift shop, which is filled with fun train-themed toys, so your family can remember your day at the roundhouse.

1. What can you do at Ontario Science Centre?

A．Buy some special train-themed toys.	B．Discover the history of Huntsville.
C．Try solving problems creatively.	D．Take a 30-minute train ride in the centre.

2. What should you do before going to Simcoe County Museum?

A．Get a passport to the museum.	B．Make sure its environment is safe and clean.
C．Make sure it is internationally recognized.	D．Find out what activities are available.

3. Which museum is close to CN Tower?

A．Ontario Science Centre.	B．Toronto Railway Museum.
C．Simcoe County Museum.	D．Muskoka Heritage Place.

8 . Things were not going well for David McCartney on the evening of January 9th, 2006. David McCartney, the father of two, was running late to a meeting, and had been stopped for a speeding ticket. But the delay (延误) put him right where he needed to be when Elizabeth Testerman’s car ran out of the road, catching fire and bursting into flames (着火). Thinking fast, MeCartney called 911 and ran to Testerman’s car and pulled her out from the car with the help from two others. “I got to save a life,” says McCartney. “So it would end up being a pretty good day.”

That life-changing event led to a longtime friendship with Testerman, who encouraged him to continue to do good things for other people. In 2019, her message inspired McCartney, a distance runner, to donate his kidney (肾脏) to a stranger before death. Since then, McCartney’s goal has been to run 50-plus-mile marathons in his own state to increase awareness about knowing kidney disease, and also raise money for Team Mason. It is a local organization that brings people’s awareness of kidney disease.

Though McCartney had donated one of his kidneys, he also had to accept the fact that he never got to meet the person who received his kidney, because he or she chose to remain anonymous. “I would have liked to shake his or her hands,” he explains. “But you can’t know what the person is going through.”

After he recovered from his donating kidney, McCartney finally got back to run—but this time, with a new purpose. “We’re trying to get people involved in all the states.” says McCartney. “We’ve got to take this platform as far as we can.” “It’s a big business,” adds McCartney. “But if the sun is shining, we’re running.”

1. How did McCartney feel at last on the evening of January 9th, 2006?

A．Moved.

B．Grateful.

C．Upset.

D．Proud.

2. What do we know from paragraph 2?

A．McCartney tried to get people aware of kidney disease.

B．Testerman had set up Team Mason before she died.

C．McCartney donated one of his kidneys to Testerman.

D．Testerman died of a serious kidney disease.

3. What does the underlined word “anonymous” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Curious.

B．Unnamed.

C．Responsible.

D．Special.

4. Why did McCartney get back to run after his recovery?

A．To exercise so that he could recover soon.

B．To raise money for those with kidney disease.

C．To make more people to know about kidney disease.

D．To win 50-plus-mile marathons throughout the US.

9 . There are many kinds of friends. Many people will step in your life, but only _______ friends leave footprints (足迹).

I shall always recall (回忆起) the autumn and the girl with the _______.

It was the golden season. I could see the yellow leaves _______ with the cool wind. Autumn, for others, is a _______ season, while for me, it is an annoying season. The free days always get me _______.But one day, the sound of a violin _______ into my ears like a stream (小溪) flowing in the mountains. I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was. A young girl, standing in the wind, was _______ in playing her violin. I had _______ seen her before. The music was so nice that I listened quietly. Lost in the music, I didn’t know that I had been _______ there for so long but my existence (存在) did not seem to disturb her.

Leaves were still falling. Every day ________ I passed by the lawn, I would see her playing her violin. I was the only listener. ________ we didn’t know each other, I thought we were already good friends.

Autumn was nearly over. One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly ________. To my astonishment (惊讶), the girl came over to me.

“You must like violin.” she said.

“Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop?” I asked.

Suddenly, a ________ expression appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual.

“I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leave. I once played very badly. It was your listening every day that ________ me.” she said.

“In fact, it was your playing ________ gave me a meaningful autumn,” I answered, “Let’s be friends.” The girl smiled, and so did I.

I never heard her play again in my life. But I will always remember the fine figure (身影) of the girl.

1.

A．good

B．true

C．new

D．old

2.

A．sound

B．flower

C．play

D．violin

3.

A．shaking

B．hanging

C．floating

D．falling

4.

A．lively

B．boring

C．harvest

D．lonely

5.

A．up

B．off

C．down

D．over

6.

A．flowed

B．grew

C．entered

D．ran

7.

A．hurried

B．active

C．busy

D．lost

8.

A．once

B．never

C．often

D．usually

9.

A．waiting

B．dancing

C．standing

D．hearing

10.

A．because

B．so

C．when

D．but

11.

A．Then

B．However

C．Even

D．Though

12.

A．stopped

B．began

C．went

D．changed

13.

A．happy

B．sad

C．strange

D．relaxed

14.

A．surprised

B．hurt

C．encouraged

D．disturbed

15.

A．that

B．which

C．it

D．who

10 . Can you imagine a world without music? Studies show that public schools across the country are cutting back on music classes to save money. Even worse, some schools have never had music classes to begin with. But without them, students’ academic growth and spiritual health could suffer. In fact, music classes are necessary for all students in schools.

Recent studies Brown University have shown that students who received music education classes were better in math and reading skills than those without music classes. Another study by The College Board found that students taking music and art classes got higher points. Students’ academic success seems to depend on their taking part in music education.

Music programs in public schools also help to add to a student’s sense of pride and self-confidence. Teens today have too many learning tasks. Besides, they have family problems, self-confidence problems, relationship troubles, and choices about smoke and alcohol. All of these can stop academic success, but music education can help. A study by The Texas Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse found that students who took part in school music programs were less likely to turn to smoke. Music programs encourage students to work together to produce an excellent performance.

Music crosses language, class and culture. Music allows students from different countries to connect. For example, at a school talent show, a new Japanese student played a piano duet with an American classmate. Two students from different cultures worked as a team with self-confidence and common purpose through music.

The gift of music is priceless. We need to be sure to have necessary music classes for all students. The world is losing its music, and putting music into schools is the first step to get it back.

1. What can we learn about education with music classes?

A．It allows schools to make more money.

B．It can cause a lot of academic problems.

C．It will affect the world cultural communication greatly.

D．It does good to students’ academic success and spiritual health.

2. What do the two studies seem to show?

A．Students with great success attend music lessons.

B．Music classes play an important role in students’ academic performance.

C．Not all students could have music classes at school.

D．Students who have music classes do better in all subjects.

3. What does the example in Paragraph 4 mainly suggest?

A．Japan has a good relationship with America.

B．Different cultures have different styles of music.

C．Music makes cross-cultural communication possible.

D．Japanese and American students are good at playing the piano.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．The Importance of Music Classes in School	B．Music—A Bridge to Understanding
C．Studies on Music Education	D．How to Get Music Back