Tay grew up working beside his father and brother in a kitchen. While his dad cooked, Tay would wash dishes and help
Instead of
Up till now, the restaurant
“First, I ran from it, and then it was a hobby, and then it just fell into place. When you’re really doing
2 . The next day would be Christmas. Jim was shopping for a gift for his wife Della. With an income of twenty dollars per week, life was really
Jim and Della
That afternoon, Jim
The door opened and Della walked in. Jim looked at her with a puzzled
Jim smiled. “Della,” he said, “I sold my watch to buy you a gift.” Jim
| A．easy | B．true | C．comfortable | D．hard |
| A．watches | B．combs | C．books | D．flowers |
| A．made | B．missed | C．owned | D．learned |
| A．hair | B．nose | C．smile | D．face |
| A．Therefore | B．However | C．Besides | D．Indeed |
| A．broke | B．repaired | C．sold | D．lost |
| A．worried | B．angry | C．surprised | D．excited |
| A．expression | B．answer | C．problem | D．figure |
| A．carried away | B．set off | C．took out | D．looked up |
| A．hit | B．threw | C．changed | D．put |
True friends are hard to find. You often think you can believe in someone, but later he or she may let you down. However, always be a good friend yourself and you may change the situations.
Part of being a friend is being prepared to devote your time and energy to helping out your friend. If your friend needs a shoulder to cry on, just be there for him or her. You will attract those who value your loyalty.
When you say you will do something, do it. When your friend tells you a secret, keep it secret from others. Be someone that people know that they can rely on. If you show this quality to your friend, he or she will appreciate it and will be reliable in return.
Be a good listener.
Many people think they have to appear very interesting. Far more than that, however, is your ability to show that you’re interested in others. Listen carefully to what people say, remember important details about them, ask questions about their interests, and take time to learn more about them.
Show others what makes you stand apart from the crowd. Talk about interests and hobbies. Everyone has interesting stories to tell—don’t be afraid to share yours. Besides, a little humour always keeps a conversation light and happy. People love to be around someone who makes them laugh.
A. Be a reliable friend.
B. Be loyal to a friend.
C. Stress your good qualities.
D. Tell your secret to your friend.
4 . Friendship makes life more enjoyable and colorful. Here are some tips for you to make friends.
Make yourself available. Put yourself out there somehow in order to meet people. If you’re still in school, sit somewhere with two other people. If you see opportunities to meet new people, take them.
Talk to others actively.
Use social media wisely.
| A．Don’t be too picky. |
| B．Meet new people nearby. |
| C．We live in a digital world. |
| D．Follow people and have fun. |
| E．If someone invites you to a party, go for it. |
| F．We shouldn’t make friends on the Internet. |
| G．If you don’t actually talk to people, you still won’t make friends. |
5 . Don’t get me wrong-I love my parents very much. I know they love me too and would do anything to help me but sometimes they can be really embarrassing. Dad wanting to pick me up from school, Mum getting overexcited when she watches me playing football for the school team.
Choose the behaviour you find most embarrassing
When you’ve decided which issues you want to talk about, keep a diary of all the times your mum or dad do the things that embarrass you most. When, where and how you felt - make a note of all these things. They’ll help you put your case across.
Have a family meeting
It’s time for a little face-to-face chat.The chances are that even if your parents are aware of doing these things, they prob-ably don’t realize how embarrassing they are. Keep calm.
Try and be more understanding
Hopefully your parents will listen and be willing to change their ways, especially if you say you’re happy to change too. Of course, sometimes they might not. Re-member that they once had their own embarrassing parents, and the chances are many of us will be embarrassing parents ourselves one day.
| A．Discuss the issues |
| B．Collect the evidence |
| C．And I know it’s not just me |
| D．Let them know how you feel and why |
| E．Maybe we shouldn’t be too hard on them |
| F．Write down the things that you feel happy |
| G．Write a list of all the things you find embarrassing |
6 . Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you.
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t try to talk about something with your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won’t listen to you if you are shouting at them. Go somewhere else to cool off. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you think you can’t speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter to them.
Try to understand your parents. Your parents may think differently from you. Tell your parents what you think, what you care about and why. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. Put yourself in their shoes and you may find a better way out.
Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
It is also important to show your love to your parents. Try to do some small things at home, like making them a cup of tea, helping do some chores, and so on. It helps to keep your relationship closer. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.
1. The passage mainly talks about the communication problem between ________.| A．parents and school teachers |
| B．school kids and their parents |
| C．teachers and their students |
| D．parents and children of all ages |
| A．show your love to them | B．often stay with them |
| C．speak to them politely | D．do chores for them |
| A．understand each other |
| B．stay away from your parents |
| C．argue with each other |
| D．disagree with your parents |
| A．you are happy | B．you love them | C．you like chores | D．you are relaxed |
| A．It’s certainly necessary to show your love to your parents. |
| B．It’s hard for all the teenagers to communicate with their parents. |
| C．Think it over before you want to talk to your parents about something. |
| D．Put yourself in your parents’ shoes and you may find some good ways to communicate with your parents. |
7 . Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson Arizona. My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him, as a schoolgirl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.
On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor café. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone were my father’s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?
The next day, my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in doing so, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.
1. In the writer’s earliest memories, how was her father?| A．Fat. | B．Successful. | C．Kind. |
| A．He did not love his children. |
| B．He expected his daughter got straight A’s. |
| C．Their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. |
| A．He seemed unhappy with her. |
| B．He became gentle and friendly. |
| C．He was still strict and critical. |
| A．Her father’s apologies. |
| B．Her father’s funny facial expressions. |
| C．Her father’s childhood pictures and stories. |
1. What is the man doing?
| A．Chairing a meeting | B．Hosting a program. | C．Conducting a job interview. |
| A．They are strange. | B．They are impressive. | C．They are surprising. |
| A．She published a book. | B．She wrote a fashion blog. | C．She started Rookie Magazine. |
9 . Yesterday, my 15-year-old brother Tommy had a fight with my 12-year-old brother Kevin. Later, I heard Kevin crying (哭) in his room. I
So, I took some cards and wrote, “If you don’t, you can write your problems on them, and we can try to find some good
An hour later I was still sitting on the floor outside his
He was right about my part. I wrote back, “Kevin, I do love you and you know that. I’m here for you and everyone loves you in this
From then on, Kevin and I have a
| A．flew | B．jumped | C．stood | D．slept |
| A．something | B．everything | C．anything | D．nothing |
| A．ways | B．reasons | C．hobbies | D．habits |
| A．door | B．wallet | C．hole | D．building |
| A．wrote | B．read | C．planned | D．helped |
| A．looks for | B．turns down | C．cares about | D．finds out |
| A．always | B．often | C．sometimes | D．never |
| A．family | B．school | C．hospital | D．room |
| A．bread | B．paper | C．glass | D．cake |
| A．worse | B．less | C．closer | D．harder |
1. What language does her friend speak besides English?
| A．German. | B．Japanese. | C．French. |
| A．Go to Holland. | B．Write a letter to her. | C．Come to visit her. |
