1 . A long time ago, there was a farmer who had ten donkeys (驴). One evening, after a long day of hard work, the farmer returned home with the donkeys and began to tie them to the stakes(桩). When he finished nine donkeys, he found that the tenth rope was gone.
What now? He could not let the last donkey run around all night. It would surely run away. Suddenly, he saw that, under a tree, there was a monk(和尚). The farmer ran to the monk and asked for advice. The monk said, “The only thing you have to do to the tenth donkey is make the movements (动作) you would have made with a rope in your hands. Pretend (假装) to tie the donkey. That’s all.”
The farmer returned to the tenth donkey, pretended to fasten (拴紧)a rope around its neck and then to tie the rope to a stake. He then entered his little house, half trusting the monk’s advice, half worried that his donkey would run away in the middle of the night.
When he went outside very early the next morning, all the donkeys were still standing nicely next to their stakes, even the tenth one. The farmer untied the donkeys and wanted to take them to the field. But to his surprise, donkey number ten refused to move an inch. The farmer pulled and shouted, but the animal just didn’t move.
Suddenly, the farmer thought of what he had done to the donkey the night before. With a great “ah ha”, he returned to donkey number ten, and just after a simple movement the donkey happily walked with him to the field.
1. What was the farmer’s problem when he tied the donkeys?| A．The tenth stake was gone. | B．He needed one more rope. |
| C．The tenth donkey ran away. | D．He had left a rope in the field. |
| A．He went to sleep straight. | B．He pretended to tie the tenth donkey. |
| C．He watched the tenth donkey all night. | D．He tied the tenth donkey to the ninth stake. |
| A．The donkeys went to the field by themselves. |
| B．Donkey number ten was running around. |
| C．The tenth donkey didn’t run away. |
| D．All the donkeys were gone. |
| A．Taking away the tenth stake. | B．Pretending to untie the donkey. |
| C．Pretending to cut the tenth rope. | D．Tying the tenth donkey with a real rope. |
Freedom above snow
With the Tokyo Summer Olympics behind us, people are turning their eyes to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games,
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You are never too young to make a
One day, five-year-old Joshua
Let’s join Joshua and help to end world hunger together.
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How is it going? With your birthday draw near, I am ready to give you big surprise.
I’m glad to know that you were learning Chinese and fond of Chinese Poetry. However, I have prepared for a special gift. It’s a book calling Three Hundred Tang Poems of the Tang Dynasty, that was written by the famous poets in the Tang Dynasty. I started reciting many poem from the book when I was young. I would appreciate it if you could value the gift. I do hope that you will enjoy you at your birthday party!
I am eagerly to hear from you soon.
If you live in northeastern China, you expect long, cold winters. People
The festival includes several thousand ice sculptures. Some of these works are the recreations of castles, historic landmarks and famous people, lit up at night in bright colors. There
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6 . One of the best parts of the school day is the time spent in the playground. It’s a chance to be with friends, run around and have fun. However, at the Rudyard Kipling Primary School in Brighton, things were getting too hard, so the teachers decided something had to be done. The school’s new rules, which restrict（限制）physical activities and encourage pupils only to touch if they are playing friendlier games, have attracted a lot of attention.
Most people say that they are a bad restriction. Parents of children at the school, in Brighton, East Sussex, talked about the bizarre rule — saying their kids were now bored at playtime. A teacher for the school defended（辩护）the rules, saying, “We want to make sure the playground is a happy, safe and calm place where everyone can enjoy their lunchtime running around and getting the exercise that we know is important to them.”
Some people say that Rudyard Kipling Primary School’s decision is a good one because it makes the playground more fun for everyone. Not all children enjoy playing rough（剧烈的）games or sports at playtime. Friendlier games ensure everyone can join in. The teachers only have the pupils’ best interests at heart, so they should be trusted to make the right decision. Besides, if someone gets hurt in the playground, that could distract（分心）the teachers from other accidents.
However, some people think it’s an overreaction. Sometimes physical games can lead to injuries, but banning（禁止）such activities is unreasonable. In fact, it is only during physical games that you can build up your ability to recover quickly from falling over. Even if these physical activities aren’t your favorite way to spend break time, it’s difficult to see why they will be completely banned. Each pupil should be able to decide what they want to do. Besides, schools should be happy that their students want to exercise between classes as this will keep them fit and healthy, and teachers should encourage this, not prevent it.
1. What was the result of the tule made by the Rudyard Kipling Primary School?| A．It was made into law. | B．It was supported by parents. |
| C．It encouraged students to do sports. | D．It made the school widely discussed. |
| A．Simple. | B．Strange. |
| C．Important. | D．Reasonable. |
| A．It saves more lunchtime. |
| B．It helps students pay more attention to their study. |
| C．It brings more fun to every kid. |
| D．It makes students more independent. |
| A．Physical games can injure kids. |
| B．Physical games are good for students health. |
| C．Teachers should do sports with students. |
| D．Restricting physical activities is unreasonable. |
7 . New children’s books on sale
Imagine That Imagine That is written for younger kids aged 3-6. One great thing about this book is that it uses real-life examples that younger children can understand easily. These examples show the magic, mystery and power within nature and within every one of us. |
The Wave The Wave is a children’s story and it’s also a clear message to teens and adults that there is usually more to life than we see with our eyes. It also helps plant an early seed in children’s minds that spirituality (灵性) isn’t just something we seek or find, but it’s a part of us all the time and every place—all we need to do is become aware. This book is probably better suited for older children, perhaps aged 5-10, as it talks about spiritual things. |
Kiss of a Dolphin Kiss of a Dolphin is a very touching story. This story is actually a series of stories about the “Dreams for Kids” organization. At first, the organization helps children in Chicago, but then it becomes an organization helping all poor kids. Just as importantly, this book is about all of the volunteers and the gifts that they receive as they help these kids realize their dreams. Also, its beautiful language can be enjoyed by children over 12 years old. |
1. What is great about Imagine That according to the writer?
| A．It is written specially for older children. |
| B．It lists examples children can understand easily. |
| C．There are many stories about magic and mystery. |
| D．It is about something that we cannot experience. |
| A．its difficult language | B．the scientific topic |
| C．its deep meaning | D．the length of the story |
| A．A story about a child and a dolphin. |
| B．An organization named “Dreams for Kids”. |
| C．A touching story of a poor child. |
| D．A volunteer who helps a lot of poor children. |
| A．Sad | B．Moved. | C．Relaxed. | D．Curious. |
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修改:在错的词下面画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词
注意: 1.每处错误及其修改均仅限-词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
In order to celebrated National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival, and we had an 8-day holiday. After it, my classmates and I were talking about how to do during the holiday excitedly. Then we decided to go to help the farmers instead of stay at home. As soon as we arrived at farm, we were attracted by the apples hanging on the branches. We couldn't wait to pick the apples, which were the most interesting work. Particular, we were allowed to choose what we liked best and taste them. We didn't feel boring at all even though the job was tiring. We worked for 5 hours happily unless the sun set.
9 . Are you thinking about traveling alone? You must have a million questions: Where should you go? Will there be someone to talk to?
In fact, traveling alone is not as scary (吓人的) as it seems. Here are some good tips.
Choose a place where you feel comfortable and safe
Truth be told, traveling alone for the first time is more about the experience than the destination.
Make a plan
Always make a plan. That way you’ll avoid worrying too much over where you’re staying, what to see and how you’re getting from A to B.
Book hotels ahead of time
Talk to people
If you’re going to a touristy place like Thailand, there are lots of other people who are traveling alone.
Let someone know where you are
Your family and friends love you and probably worry about you every day, so text them and let them know what you are up to throughout your trip.
| A．How do you stay safe? |
| B．Don’t draw attention to yourself. |
| C．That will make you and them feel safer. |
| D．The first thing you need to do is believe in yourself. |
| E．So make sure to choose a place that you feel comfortable with. |
| F．Most likely, they’ll be easy to talk to and they’ll want to communicate. |
| G．This can make you less nervous when you’re traveling alone for the first time. |
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