An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) landed on their window.
The father asked his son, “What is this?” The son replied, “This is a crow.”
After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this?” The son said, “Father, I told you just now. It’s a crow.”
After a little while, the father asked his son the same question for third time, “What is this?” This time, the son was irritated (生气) and said to his father in a low and cold tone, “It’s a crow, a crow.”
After a moment, the father yet again asked his son for the fourth time, “What is this?” This time his son shouted in his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again? I have told you already, ‘It’s a crow’. Are you not able to understand this?”
A minute later the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered(破旧的) diary, which he had kept since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the read it, the following words were written in the diary:
“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa when a crow suddenly landed on the window edge. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied him 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I didn’t at all feel annoyed, but instead felt a deep affection for my innocent son.”
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好;
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After reading the diary,the son was in tears and began to reflect on the days when he used to sit together with his father.
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Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . When learning English, some students may find it difficult to improve their listening. Here are some tips.
Relax yourself
Listen carefully to the first sentence
The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage. For example, if, at the beginning, you hear “Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves, but some people say it’s not a good idea. Our reporter says…”
Think when you’re listening
It’s important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings, and how the scientists got their results. This is also helpful to your listening.
| A．When you’re listening, try to do some thinking |
| B．Pay attention to key words |
| C．Before you start listening to something, don’t get excited or nervous |
| D．you know you will hear a piece of news，not a children’s story, or a science report |
| E．This is especially helpful to improve your listening skills |
| F．Maybe they can help you in one way or another |
| G．Listen to important facts |
3 . No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own
I learned this lesson from a(n)
It was a tradition for the school’s old team to play against the
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little pride. Most importantly, I began to treat them like
After six months we won our first game and our second, and continued to
From the experience I learnt a lot about how the attitude of the leader can
| A．luck | B．tests | C．efforts | D．nature |
| A．experiment | B．experience | C．visit | D．show |
| A．operating | B．editing | C．leading | D．coaching |
| A．successful | B．excellent | C．strong | D．new |
| A．cheer for | B．prepare for | C．help with | D．finish with |
| A．realize | B．claim | C．permit | D．demand |
| A．leaders | B．partners | C．winners | D．learners |
| A．rewards | B．vacations | C．health | D．honor |
| A．risked | B．missed | C．considered | D．practiced |
| A．relax | B．improve | C．increase | D．defend |
| A．matter | B．mind | C．happen | D．quit |
| A．chance | B．excitement | C．concern | D．offer |
| A．surprise | B．serve | C．influence | D．interest |
| A．encouraged | B．observed | C．protected | D．impressed |
| A．honestly | B．individually | C．calmly | D．differently |
Reading aloud is a good habit for children. Some parents may ask their children to read aloud at
The research
Researchers performed a test after some children took part
“Want to go to the pool tomorrow?” Rosa asked Stephanie during break time.
The pool Rosa mentioned was one of their favorite places.
Rosa and Stephanie did everything together. They rode the school bus together. They sat together during lunch. They took dance lessons together and even went to the same summer camp. They were best friends. Most of the time.
Sometimes, though, when Stephanie was with other friends, she ignored Rosa or treated her like a little kid, even though they were the same age.
Today was one of those times.
“Sorry. I’m already going to the pool,” Stephanie said. “Toni and Vanessa and I are going.” She smiled, but it wasn’t her nice smile. She walked away to join Toni and Vanessa, and Rose was left standing alone.
After school, at dance class, Stephanie talked and laughed with the other dancers as they stretched in front of the mirror. Rosa wanted to join them, but she still felt too upset.
Then she noticed Kiara, the new girl, standing with one leg up on the barre. Rosa joined her and began stretching, too. Kiara smiled, and Rosa smiled back. Rosa tried not to check the mirror to see if Stephanie had noticed. I hope she feels left out. Rosa thought.
The next morning, when Rosa got on the bus, Stephanie was waiting in their usual seat. Stephanie quickly moved her schoolbag off the seat to make room for Rosa. But Rosa walked past her and took the empty seat next to Kiara.
How does it feel now? Rosa thought.
On the bus ride, Rosa discovered that Kiara was not the quiet girl Rosa had thought she was. She talked a lot-about her little brother, about the tree house her uncle had built, and even about swimming.
“I love swimming!” Rosa said.
“Me too,” Kiara said. “My dad said he’d take my brother and me to swim tonight.”
“Great!” Rosa said.
“Maybe you can come with us tonight,” Kiara said. “That would be fun,” said Rosa.
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
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When they stepped off the bus, Stephanie was waiting on the sidewalk.
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Rosa suddenly began to feel unhappy and her face began to burn.
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6 . Friendship makes life colorful. A teenager who has some good friends is surely more popular than one with few. So people all want others to be their friends, but they don't give friendship back. That is why some friendships don't last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.
Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you don't tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven't been honest, you may lose your friend's trust. Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly.
Generosity means sharing and makes a friendship grow. You should share your ideas and feelings with your friends. These can be very valuable to them. They tell your friends what is important to you. By sharing then you help your friend know you better.
Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with problems. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be the first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend's place so you can understand the problem better.
No two friendships are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.
1. According to the passage honesty is ________.| A．something countable | B．more important than anything else |
| C．as important as money | D．the base of friendship |
| A．A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend. |
| B．Sharing your mind with your friend is of great value. |
| C．Discussing your problem with your friend often helps to solve the problem. |
| D．Always tell your friend the truth. |
| A．Honesty Is the Best Policy | B．A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed |
| C．How to Be Friends | D．Three Important Points in Life: |
Since it was founded in 1947, Italy’s first public playhouse has consistently staged some of Western theatres’ most challenging works, such as Euripides’ and Shakespeare’s. Shows here are guaranteed to be daring and thought-provoking (发人深省的). Tickets are priced from €22 to €30. You can buy tickets from the box office or book online.
Address: Via Rovello 2, 20121 Milan
Teatro alla Scala
It was opened in 1778, with the debut (初次登台) of Antonio Salieri’s Europa Riconosciuta. There are operatic performances mostly year round, as the theatre is closed during the month of August. Tickets range from €24 for seats with blocked views of the stage to €210 for orchestra-level seats. You can buy tickets online, from authorized sales agents and from the box office.
Address: Filodrammatici Street, 2 — 20121 Milan
Auditorium di Milano Fondazione Cariplo
Originally a 1930s cinema house, today it hosts a full calendar (日历) of symphonic and choral (合唱的) music. Its productions range from the classics to the contemporary, with symphonic tributes (颂歌) to Pink Floyd, the Beatles, and Queen. The cheapest tickets are priced at €8.
Address: Largo Mahler — 20136 Milan
Teatro Manzoni
Founded in 1850 as a theatre for dramatic plays, Teatro Manzoni was destroyed by bombing in 1943. It was rebuilt to the designs of architect Mario Cavalle and reopened in 1950. Today it’s a great space for various kinds of performances, including plays, variety shows and musical performances. Tickets start at €20, and parents can frequently find productions that will appeal to young children.
Address: Alessandro Manzoni Street 42 — 20121 Milan
1. At which theatre will people watch some daring and inspiring plays?| A．Teatro alla Scala | B．Piccolo Teatro |
| C．Teatro Manzoni | D．Auditorium di Milano Fondazione Cariplo |
| A．listen to symphonic and choral music |
| B．appreciate dramatic plays with your children |
| C．watch Antonio Salieri’s Europa Riconosciuta |
| D．enjoy classical dramas at Italy’s first public playhouse |
| A．Its unique design style. | B．Its easy access to performers. |
| C．Its wide range of shows. | D．Its requirements for the actor’s lines. |
8 . If you’re searching for your dream graduate job, have faith. These top tips can help you get your perfect graduate job quickly.
Appear professional on social media.
The first thing you should be doing as a graduate job searcher is making sure you have a professional online presence.
Upload your CV (履历) to job sites.
It’s not only job seekers who use job sites — employers often search through them when looking for potential candidates too. There’s a chance that a future employer could come across your CV on a job site and realize you’re the ideal candidate for them.
The way to blow a potential employer away is by showing them you have a real interest in the company. Whether it’s for an application or when you’re through to the interview stage, knowing your business is sure to impress. Not only this, but after spending a good hour or so reading up on a company, the work they do and the role you’re applying for, we can guarantee that your covering letter will be easier to tailor.
| A．Research companies before applying for jobs. |
| B．Tailor every application for the role. |
| C．It’s too good an opportunity to miss. |
| D．And it is much more likely to impress. |
| E．In fact, we think being professional is quite important. |
| F．Smaller startup companies are too often overlooked by job seekers. |
| G．We don’t mean you have to post photos of yourself wearing a suit and tie online. |
9 . Aeron McQuillin, 18, Bailey Campbell, 17, and Billy Tarbett, 15, were on their way to a supermarket in Fonthill, Ontario, when they spotted a woman on the side of the road with smoke coming out of her car. They quickly found the problem and determined the car was too dangerous to drive.
The driver couldn’t afford a tow truck (拖车). So, Billy suggested that they push the car. The woman lives more than five miles away. Dan Morrison, who also stopped to help, told CNN the driver’s jaw dropped on hearing the teens’ offer. Bailey told CNN they just wouldn’t want to be stuck like that, so they insisted.
The three bought bottles of water and a speaker so they could “jam out” and started their journey. Morrison drove behind them with his hazard lights (双闪灯) on for safety. Baily said they faced several problems. The first was a big hill 300 yards from the start. Halfway through, they took a break and the battery died. They had to charge it just to get back into neutral (空挡位置).
After more than two and a half hours of pushing, they finally delivered the car back home. Bailey described the motorist as both thankful and amazed. They exchanged hugs, and everyone went home for some much-needed rest. The teens never got the woman’s full name.
Morrison took a couple of pictures of the teens, hoping to turn them into hometown heroes on social media. His Facebook post went viral, with positive comments coming in from as far away as Australia.
1. What did the three teens do on their way to the supermarket?| A．They saved an injured driver. |
| B．They helped repair a damaged car. |
| C．They witnessed a car crash accident. |
| D．They pushed a car to its owner’s home. |
| A．Surprised. | B．Annoyed. | C．Frightened. | D．Embarrassed. |
| A．He bought them water. |
| B．He let them drive his own car. |
| C．He provided them with a speaker. |
| D．He warned drivers behind to keep their distance. |
| A．Emotional. | B．Demanding. | C．Caring. | D．Honest. |
1. 活动时间和地点； 2. 活动开展的情况； 3. 同学们的感受。
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