5 . My father really dislikes my stepfather, Mike, and is always calling him names, saying what a “good-for-nothing” guy he is.

Mike knows about his name-calling because sometimes when my father comes to pick me up, he’ll say inconsiderate things right in front of my stepdad like, “Is what’s-his-name going to pick you up after the game, or am I supposed to bring you home?”

Even though it’s rude that my father doesn’t call Mike by his name, my stepdad doesn’t hold it against my father. “Sure, I’ll pick up BeShawn at 3:30, ” he’ll answer. Nor does Mike make a big deal about my father’s inconsiderate attitude towards him. He lets the comments go.

I asked my stepfather if the way my father treats him bothers or upsets him.“Oh，not really, ” he said. “You don’t always have to be right, as long as you do what’s right.” I like it that Mike is secure with himself. My father’s taunts (嘲弄,奚落)don’t bother Mike because he likes himself. My dad’s opinion of my stepdad doesn’t change the way Mike feels about himself.

I really admire Mike. I especially like how he’s good to my mother. And I really like what a good father he is to me. I appreciate all the things he does for me, like teaching me to throw a fastball and helping me with my homework without becoming impatient like my father does. Mike even volunteered at my school’s carnival (狂欢节)this year. No other stepdads were there.

Though I would never tell my real father that I think my stepfather is one of the nicest guys I know, he is. I’m happy to have Mike as my stepfather. Sometimes, I even call Mike “Dad” because he acts like a dad to me. In my eyes, my stepfather is a really great guy.

1. Why is the writer’s father rude to Mike?

A．Mike is good for nothing.	B．He takes a dislike to Mike.
C．Mike treats his wife badly.	D．Mike likes to call names.

2. What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 3?

A．Mike never runs a business with the writer’s father.

B．Mike doesn’t turn his anger on the writer’s father.

C．Mike ignores what the writer’s father says and does.

D．Mike never deals with the problems that he faces.

3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph but one?

A．Mike is as good to the writer’s mother as his real mother.

B．The writer’s real father doesn’t like sports as much as Mike.

C．Mike is more patient with the writer than his real father.

D．The writer is a poor boy and has several step fathers.

4. Which can best describe the writer’s attitude to his father?

A．Concerned but disapproving.	B．Admiring and respectful.
C．Disgusted and unconcerned.	D．Rude but patient.

6 . Once, when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus (马戏). ________there was only one family between us and the ticket counter. This family had eight children, all probably________the age of 12, who were________talking about the clowns, elephants, and other acts they would see that night. The mother was holding her husband’s hand, looking up at him with a big smile on her face.________, when the ticket lady quoted (报价) the price, she let go of his________, and her head dropped. The father’s lip began to shake. He moved a little________and asked, “How much did you say?” The ticket lady again quoted the price. Obviously, the man didn’t have enough money.

Seeing what was going on, my dad________a $20 bill on the ground. Then he picked it up and said to the man, “Excuse me, sir, this fell________your pocket.” The man________what was going on immediately. Looking________into my dad’s eyes, he took the money and said “Thank you, sir. This really________a lot to me and my family.”

That day we came home without any tickets. When I asked dad why he did so, dad said, “My child, it was heartbreaking and________for a father in that situation. Surely he wasn’t________a helpful hand, but he needed our help.” “We couldn’t enjoy the circus tonight, but they could because of our kind help,” added my father with________on his face.

That was a________lesson I learned from my dad.

1.

A．Finally

B．Actually

C．Really

D．Nearly

2.

A．at

B．over

C．under

D．in

3.

A．nervously

B．hurriedly

C．carefully

D．excitedly

4.

A．So

B．Although

C．Instead

D．However

5.

A．hand

B．arm

C．head

D．face

6.

A．closely

B．near

C．closer

D．nearly

7.

A．fell

B．flew

C．threw

D．dropped

8.

A．out

B．from

C．down

D．away

9.

A．recognized

B．explained

C．proved

D．understood

10.

A．straight

B．straightly

C．plain

D．plainly

11.

A．means

B．proves

C．helps

D．gives

12.

A．exciting

B．embarrassing

C．amazing

D．surprising

13.

A．asking for

B．looking after

C．aware of

D．adapting to

14.

A．excitement

B．privacy

C．emotion

D．pride

15.

A．previous

B．precious

C．proper

D．possible

7 . There were already signs that Michael Jordan was very talented as a young boy. Harvest Smith, a good friend, played basketball with him every day then, and thought he was the best player on their ninth-grade team.

The summer after ninth grade, Jordan and Smith both went to the Pop Herring’s basketball camp to run for the high school team. All the other students looked much stronger than Jordan, because they were two or three years older than him. To Smith, it was quite clear that Jordan was better than him. But on that day the results were announced. Smith’s name was on the list. Jordan’s was not.

It was the worst day of Jordan’s young life. He kept reading the list, hoping that he had missed it, or that there was something wrong with the list. That day he went home and cried. “We knew Jordan was good,” Fred Lynch, a coach said later, “but we thought the jayvee (学校运动队第二队) was much better for him.” Jordan became the best player on the jayvee that year. There were matches in which he could get forty scores. He was so good that the jayvee matches became quite popular.

Smith found that Jordan had been very competitive before he was cut, and after that he seemed even more competitive than ever. His coaches found it, too. “One day, the jayvee had a match. When I came into the gym, the match was just ending up. Their scores fell behind a lot. All the other nine players had given up, but one kid still played very hard. It was Jordan, and I quickly learned he was always like that.”

Some time later, Laney High School had a very good basketball team, and its rising star was Michael Jordan.

1. Why did Jordan go to the Pop Herring’s basketball camp?

A．To stay with his best friend.	B．To join the high school team.
C．To prove he was the best player.	D．To be a rising basketball star.

2. Why did Jordan cry after he went home from the camp?

A．His name wasn’t on the list of the high school team.

B．His friend was chosen by the high school team.

C．He was badly hurt when he played basketball.

D．There was something wrong with the name list.

3. What happened when Jordan was on the jayvee that year?

A．Everyone on the team liked Jordan.	B．There were not any matches that year.
C．The jayvee matches became quite popular.	D．Jordan got all the scores in the matches.

4. What can we infer from the last sentence of the passage?

A．Jordan got an overnight success.	B．Jordan was still on the jayvee some time later.
C．Jordan became a basketball star in the world.	D．Jordan was a member of the high school team.

9 . Several months ago, a tornado fiercely hit our city without any signs before. We hadn’t ___________for it in advance, so we were just forced to go into our___________actions. I happened not to be in the classroom when it attacked. Hearing the alarm screaming, I rushed___________as fast as I could back to the classroom.

Never did I imagine that we would put our regular_________to use. Never did I imagine that my students had ___________against the wall and crouched(蹲) down on their knees. Their eyes were obviously filled with___________as they asked if their parents, pets, and friends would be okay. I, along with other teachers, tried our best to___________them, though we actually didn’t know what the___________would be.

I couldn’t ___________the tornado anymore. However, I’m very proud of my students who performed so well. In such a(an)____________and dangerous situation, they behaved beyond their ages. Never in my life had I seen them ____________instructions(指示) so quickly, without any hesitation. Though some tears were dropping and some hearts were beating fast, the kids were incredibly____________. I’m extremely proud that they struggled to calm down because of their____________in me.

Because of the tornado, I realized that my job as a teacher meant a lot. Behind every well-behaved students are a long line of teachers who have made it their life’s ____________to educate them with safety, courage, calmness and trust. Though the tornado has presented ____________, I’m sure we can handle them one by one.

1.

A．paid

B．searched

C．accounted

D．prepared

2.

A．agency

B．education

C．emergency

D．selection

3.

A．suddenly

B．finally

C．secretly

D．immediately

4.

A．games

B．trainings

C．languages

D．saving

5.

A．mixed up

B．stood out

C．lined up

D．spoken out

6.

A．fear

B．anger

C．shame

D．shock

7.

A．encounter

B．comfort

C．satisfy

D．praise

8.

A．problem

B．result

C．success

D．reason

9.

A．hate

B．expect

C．see

D．approach

10.

A．simple

B．ideal

C．scary

D．strange

11.

A．follow

B．provide

C．repeat

D．change

12.

A．fortunate

B．honest

C．confident

D．brave

13.

A．trust

B．pride

C．interest

D．growth

14.

A．reward

B．power

C．wisdom

D．goal

15.

A．chances

B．challenges

C．adventures

D．discussions

10 . Although I love watching Olympic diving, I’ve never understood why athletes hurry off to the showers and then proceed to relax in a hot tub (热水浴池) after each dive. They’re already wet. They’re only in the pool for a handful of seconds, so it’s not like they need to get cleaned up. And doesn’t taking a shower serve the same purpose as sitting in a hot tub?

Actually, that’s what Olympic divers usually do between dives as they know very well about the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs. So, what’s the actual reason?

As it turns out, showers and hot tubs are used pretty interchangeably by the swimming pool. However, there is a need for both. First, let’s start with why divers need to take a shower between dives. It has to do with body temperature and keeping their muscles relaxed. As you can imagine, practicing dives in the pool, then having to keep your body warm in a shower, and then jumping off a 10-meter platform and into cold water couldn’t be comfortable for anyone. Going back and forth between these warm and cool temperatures can cause a diver’s muscles to tense or cramp up (痉挛), which can lead to injuries to the muscles. Showers allow an Olympic diver to recover and prevent that.

In that way, showers and hot tubs serve the same purpose. A hot tub is generally used if you have a bit more time between dives and have already stretched. The shower walls on the pool deck can typically provide enough space for more divers at the same time, and they’re especially helpful for athletes who need to stretch or who only have a few minutes between dives. Just like Olympic swimmers depend on thick clothes to keep their muscles warm, Olympic divers rely on these methods to stay loose. If you ask me, it’s not a bad way to pass the time!

1. What does the underlined word “proceed” in Paragraph 1 mean?

A．Prefer.

B．Continue.

C．Tend.

D．Stop.

2. Why do the athletes need showers after diving?

A．To fully clean their body.	B．To rest and wait for the results.
C．To avoid possible muscle injuries.	D．To stop themselves from catching a cold.

3. What does the last paragraph suggest?

A．Hot tubs are as important as showers for divers.

B．Olympic swimmers need to stay warm using hot tubs.

C．Hot tubs are often used by divers having little time between divers.

D．The shower walls are designed for divers who have already stretched.

4. What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?

A．To provide some diving advice for us.

B．To compare cold showers with the hot bath.

C．To explain the difference between warm-ups and cool-downs.

D．To tell us why divers take a shower and sit in a hot tub after diving.