Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel (吵架) with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand (货摊) for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles?”
“Oh, yes, but I don’t have money on me.” she replied.
“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “Come in.”
The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently.
“What is it?” asked the man kindly.
“Nothing. Actually, I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger!”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you remember the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her?”
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock: she remembered her mother’s familiar face and weathered hands. “Why didn’t I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel grateful. Why haven’t I thanked my mum for what she has done for me?”
On the way home. Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
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Nearing the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.
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Many businessmen along the Silk Road
The Silk Road established the earliest connection between the East and the West. It was significant in the improvement of world civilization
3 . When we’re in trouble, we always ask our parents for help. But would you like them to hear the conversations you have with your friends on the school playground? Social networking sites have become extensions(延伸) of the school hallways, so would you add your parents as “friends” and allow them to view your online activities and conversations with friends?
In the past the generation gap included a technology gap, where children were up to date with the latest technology and parents were left behind, content to continue their day-to-day lives as they always had because they didn’t need to know more about technology. However, many parents are beginning to realize just how important social networks are in their lives. This realization has given many parents the motivation(动机) to educate themselves about social networking sites. These days many people are attracted to social networking sites because they can choose who they have around them, there’s also a amount of control over privacy(隐私) that we don’t get in real life. Sometimes we feel that privacy is violated(违背) when we must accept a “friend” request from family members.
It’s a difficult choice whether or not to allow parents to become a part of our online lives. Sometimes we don’t want to “refuse” their request because that might hurt their feelings or make them feel you have something to hide. But if you do accept, then you will feel yourself being watched and no longer feel free to communicate the way you did before.
A survey suggested parents shouldn’t take it personally if their children overlook(忽略) their requests. When a teenager overlooks a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he is hiding something, but it means that he wants to be independent.
Perhaps talking with parents and explaining would help soften the blow if you choose not to add them to your friend list.
1. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?| A．Parents feel secure about their privacy online. |
| B．Parents have realized the importance of social networks. |
| C．Social networks successfully fill the generation gap. |
| D．Social networks offer parents a motivation to educate themselves. |
| A．They hide something from their parents. |
| B．Their parents make negative comments on them. |
| C．They are unwilling to be watched by parents. |
| D．Their parents tend to fall behind in technology. |
| A．How to use the social networks correctly. |
| B．How do social networks affect people’s life. |
| C．Why do most of teenagers refuse their parents’ friend requests. |
| D．How to reduce the unpleasant influence of refusing parents’ friend requests. |
| A．Parents’ Friend Requests. | B．Privacy Online. |
| C．The Importance of Relationship. | D．The Development of Social Networks. |
4 . There are many fun activities that you can do as a family. All that is required is your imagination and some time. And the best part is that these are kind of fun and family memories that a child will remember for a lifetime.
Family Game Night
Kids often get games for birthdays, and they wanted to have a chance to play with their family or create some games of their own. Charades(看手势猜字谜游戏) will encourage children to use their imagination. Divide the family into teams and let each team come up with words and the other should act out.
Family Art Time
Pick some time for the family to sit down and come up with their own art. It doesn’t need to be just a drawing — take some old magazines, let the kids cut out pictures and paste them into their own shape. Or let them use whatever else they can find to make something from their imagination.
Family Picnic
Taking the family for a picnic is a great way for some fun that doesn’t cost any money. If the weather is nice, take them to a park or playground and let them have a day of playing.
Family Field Trip
A family field trip doesn’t cost a cent. Ask a nearby farm owner if you can bring your kids out for a tour and to see some animals. Or take them to a park to find certain items from nature. Ask a local business if you could bring the family to see how things work—you might be surprised at the number of people who like sharing what they do with others, and it could be an interesting lesson for kids.
1. What are kids supposed to do when playing the game charades?| A．Be quick to follow others’ actions. | B．Prepare some cakes for each other. |
| C．Sing a song for each other in turn. | D．Connect actions with certain words. |
| A．You may share your own experience with workers. |
| B．It costs a lot to visit a park for a family. |
| C．You should ask for permission from the farm owner. |
| D．No one will be excited to share what they have with you. |
| A．parents | B．teachers | C．doctors | D．artists |
5 . “I wish I didn’t have to go to school, Grandpa,” complained Alex, throwing his bag on the ground and sitting on the bench beside him. “It’s such a waste of time. I’d much prefer to be out working. I could be earning money already. If I started working now at a restaurant like Big Chicken, I’d be earning good wages as well as good tips and I’d be able to travel and see the world like you did!”
Grandpa smiled across at Alex and looked at him a moment. “It reminds me of a story I once heard — an old tale from China.”
“Long ago in China, there was a kite. Although it rose higher than all the other kites, it longed to go higher. It saw the clouds and the birds’ way above and hated not being able to go up there. In fact it scolded the string for holding it back. The string was not happy with this situation and thought it was unfair.”
“One day, the wind was particularly strong. The kite went up rapidly as the string was let out quickly. ‘Aw, not again, string!’ , yelled the kite to the string. ‘Stop holding me back! Let me go higher this time! Let go of me!’ The string let go and dropped towards the earth, no longer pulled up by the kite. Without the tension of the string holding it, the kite dropped quite quickly down. The kite was badly injured. Do you see the lesson in this for your situation?”
“YES! Thanks Grandpa! I understand now.” exclaimed Alex. “What the story is actually saying is that sometimes you need constraint in order to reach your potential Sometimes it’s the things you think are holding you back that are actually mostly responsible for your growth. The string is to finish school and the kite is my future potential being realized. And the wind is my education lifting me higher and higher.”
Grandpa smiled back. “Exactly. Alex. Well done. I am proud of you, young man.”
1. What do we know about Alex?| A．He couldn’t fit in with his classmates. |
| B．He behaved badly at school. |
| C．He desired to do what he wanted to do |
| D．He wanted to earn money to support his family. |
| A．Because both of them dropped towards the earth. |
| B．Because the kite blamed the string for holding it back. |
| C．Because the string hated not being able to go higher |
| D．Because the kite could see the clouds and the blue sky |
| A．courage | B．responsibility |
| C．ambition | D．restriction |
| A．The kite and The String | B．The Grandpa and The Grandson |
| C．Making yourself a good kite | D．A Story full of fun |
6 . My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation. Because of his
We eventually reached an exit slipway and, as we took it, my brother
What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this
| A．impression | B．carelessness | C．debate | D．success |
| A．shop | B．campus | C．bridge | D．house |
| A．Unluckily | B．Nervously | C．Obviously | D．Actually |
| A．unusual | B．inspiring | C．needless | D．odd |
| A．reflected | B．repaired | C．assumed | D．noticed |
| A．writing | B．phoning | C．singing | D．apologising |
| A．bank | B．restaurant | C．way | D．hotel |
| A．jumped | B．argued | C．slept | D．stopped |
| A．piano | B．journal | C．tool | D．schedule |
| A．change | B．apply | C．rate | D．ignore |
| A．ignored | B．reminded | C．settled | D．intended |
| A．individual | B．wrong | C．right | D．responsible |
| A．resource | B．pressure | C．dream | D．opportunity |
| A．process | B．poster | C．stage | D．tradition |
| A．various | B．unique | C．expensive | D．negative |
1. 你亲手制作了什么物品?
2. 你亲手制作时的过程如何?
3. 你制作完成后有什么样的感受?
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Mother’s Day fell on May 14th this year.
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8 . After entering high school, you will meet many problems in study. In this guide, your problems will hopefully be solved.
Manage your time wisely
Every teacher designs tests and exams differently. If your teacher hasn’t specified(详细说明) how he or she arranges tests and exams and which materials will be covered, you’ll need to ask your teacher outside of class. In this way you can fully prepare for the test well.
Get help if your grades fall behind
Whether you miss an important class, have trouble with certain concepts, or are dealing with a stressful family emergency, there’s a chance that your grades might fall at some point.
Take responsibility for your words and actions
If you fail to finish your homework, turn in a paper on time, or show up to your task on time, it’s no one’s fault but your own. You shouldn’t excuse for your fault.
| A．Accepting responsibility is a major mark of maturity (成熟) |
| B．Try to stay balanced |
| C．You don’t have to write out every word your teacher says |
| D．If this happens, it’s important to get help at once |
| E．Study for tests and exams ahead of time |
| F．And you will soon find yourself confident and happy at high school |
| G．Managing your time will greatly help you become a more excellent student |
9 . It’s time to go back to high school. Students are excited about the new beginning. But for many kids, the first day is more about friends than classes, and maybe with good reason. On that day, the teacher takes attendance(考勤), hands out books, and describes the teaching plan. If a student hears the same things in seven classes, you can’t blame(责备) them for thinking it’s going to be another long year. When the high schoolers’ parents ask what they did in school, it’s pretty likely that the answer will be “Nothing.”
It doesn’t have to be this way. Kids always want exciting changes, and you can give them a taste of how appealing your course will be. One English teacher asks students to write 77 words about what they want to get out of her class. Then she reads their responses out aloud. She keeps the responses until the last day of the school year. Finally she hands them back to students so that they can see if they achieved what they wanted. After encouraging kids with a year-long game, she begins the English course.
On the first day of science, a teacher gives students 30 minutes to build something to improve people’s lives. A history teacher organizes a debate on whether Swiss cheese is better than cheddar. In math class, another teacher puts students in groups of three, and gives them six minutes to come up with as many answers as possible to the question, “What is math good for?”
The new class activities are part of our school wide movement to improve the first day of classes. Many teachers choose to use creative ways to encourage kids from day one. And all students seem to enjoy the changes. Quite a few parents told me that their kids said, “I think English (or math or biology or Spanish) is going to be great!”
1. Which best describes the class on the first day of school in Paragraph 1?| A．Too boring. | B．A bit strange. |
| C．Really wonderful. | D．Quite challenging. |
| A．Confusing. | B．Ordinary. | C．Attractive. | D．Unfamiliar. |
| A．If their writing skills have improved. |
| B．If their expectations have been realized. |
| C．If they can understand the 77 words. |
| D．If the teacher likes their responses |
| A．All try to organize different debates. |
| B．All ask students to work in groups. |
| C．All hold discussions on teaching plans. |
| D．All choose to do something exciting. |
She came into my life when I was seven years old. My dad found her at work. She was wandering and starving. He took one look at her, and said, “Seems like you could use a good home.” He opened up the door and she jumped in. Her tail wagged (摇动) all the way. I was still at school when my dad arrived home with the puppy. Mum and dad fed her and gave her a bath. This would be my first pet. I had always wanted a dog. My parents told me when I was old enough and responsible, I could have one. Well, I guess they figured the time was right.
When I walked back home, a white and black puppy with a red bow stuck to her head greeted me with many puppy kisses. A wild joy took hold of me and a very special friendship was born that day.
Now she needed a name. My older brother laughed at her and said her tail didn’t wag back and forth like others, but went in a circle. He moved his finger around his ear, and said, “She’s squirrely.” Thus my puppy got her name, Squirrely.
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Squirrely was a smart dog
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However, arthritis (关节炎) hit my best friend when she was
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