1 . Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents. However, it is not true.     1     If it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap.

    2     Don’t get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents possibly won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go to some place to cool off. Think about what you want to say to your parents. Don’t let anger get you and say something you would regret.

Try to reach a compromise (和解).     3     You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days. Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them.     4    

Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own.     5     Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.

A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.

A．Don’t argue with your parents.

B．Tell your parents what you care about, and why.

C．Make sure you understand why you are unhappy.

D．Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.

E．Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.

F．Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.

G．If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing.

2 . The day I received my letter of acceptance to New York University, I was extremely excited. It was my dream university, and my _______ were pleased for me. But they also hadn’t _______ me to get into such a competitive school. In fact, the best thing they ever did for me was to _______ me     from doing things _______ — indeed, when I was in elementary school, they offered to buy me a     present _______ I got a C.

It _______ when I was in the third grade. An only child in an Asian family, I had just _______ with my family to Los Angeles. Months into the third grade, I developed a strong feeling of _______ about getting bad grades. Seeing my anxiety, Dad said, “Kate, tell you what. If you get a C or _______ , I’ll buy you a present. If you score higher than that, I won’t buy you anything, because you won’t __________ it.”

Clearly dad wasn’t the __________ Asian tiger parent, pressuring me to work tirelessly for the best __________ and neither was my mom. They didn’t want to push me. They wanted me to be __________ and healthy. Dad’s __________ of a “failing grade” gift amazingly __________ my worries and pressure. What’s more, I __________ getting A’s   and B’s   throughout high   school,   but without the added stress and fear of failing. I think it was my parents’ lack of stress on grades that gave me __________ to encourage my own desire for achievements.

I now realize I was __________ when I thought I didn’t receive a present from my dad that day.   He gave me two invaluable __________ : the space to develop my own desire for excellence, and the healthy mind to __________ it.

1.

A．friends

B．classmates

C．parents

D．relatives

2.

A．allowed

B．pushed

C．helped

D．recommended

3.

A．discourage

B．encourage

C．inspire

D．protect

4.

A．perfectly

B．positively

C．passively

D．proudly

5.

A．though

B．if

C．unless

D．before

6.

A．came

B．appeared

C．remained

D．happened

7.

A．travelled

B．moved

C．returned

D．left

8.

A．worry

B．embarrassment

C．guilt

D．anger

9.

A．higher

B．less

C．more

D．lower

10.

A．accept

B．receive

C．need

D．make

11.

A．normal

B．typical

C．general

D．ordinary

12.

A．title

B．subjects

C．majors

D．grades

13.

A．energetic

B．smart

C．outstanding

D．happy

14.

A．offer

B．supply

C．story

D．theory

15.

A．piled on

B．removed

C．gave off

D．solved

16.

A．held on

B．made out

C．ended up

D．set about

17.

A．hope

B．time

C．room

D．choice

18.

A．shocked

B．unfortunate

C．puzzled

D．mistaken

19.

A．gifts

B．suggestions

C．tools

D．experiences

20.

A．track

B．catch

C．achieve

D．act

3 . What do we learn about Mary?

A．She likes postcards.

B．She has traveled all over the world.

C．She is going to visit Hawaii.

4 . Dear Laura,

How are you? It has been several weeks since I heard from you. I have been missing you a lot these days, so I think I should find out how you are doing. Hope this letter finds you in the best of health. Things here are fine, though they seem to be a little boring now without you.

Since school started, I have made some new friends who are great company（陪伴）. But I keep remembering what a great time we had during our summer vacations. Those long rides in the woods, often shopping at the mall and our video game matches were all so much fun. Things here are a little different, and it is going to take me some time to get used to them.

I have some great professors who make classes very interesting. I actually look forward to doing my homework for these classes. However, there are some really boring science classes that I just don’t seem to enjoy. They all sound so difficult, but I have to learn them. A few years later, I am going to drop these subjects forever! The good thing is that all the friends I’ve made feel just the same way about these science classes.

How have things been with you? How about your school and all those great friends you keep talking about? Did you join that guitar class you wanted to so badly? Look forward to hearing from you.

By the way, Dad has bought me the latest video game controller. It is really amazing! Waiting for you to come back here so that we can have some more video game matches!

Yours truly,

Aaron

1. What does Aaron probably think of his life in the school?

A．Rather terrible.	B．A little bit dull.
C．Quite hard.	D．Fairly exciting.

2. What can we learn about Aaron from the letter?

A．He didn’t get along with his new friends.

B．He enjoyed a great summer vacation with Laura.

C．He has already got used to his new school life.

D．He enjoyed all of his new classes.

3. Aaron dislikes his science classes because he ________.

A．does not like the science professors

B．has too much homework for these classes

C．finds these classes very hard to understand

D．finds they are of no use in the future

4. What will Laura most probably talk about in her reply to Aaron?

A．Her school life and friendship.	B．Her science classes and the professors.
C．Her summer vacation.	D．Her video game matches.

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Aaron and Laura?

A．They are in the same school now.	B．They write to each other every week.
C．They both like playing video games.	D．They will take the guitar class together.

7 . I will always remember my mother's last few days in this world.

On February 14th, 2000 my class went on a field trip to the beach. I had so much fun. When we returned to school, my teacher told me to go to the headmaster's office. When I got into the office, I saw a police office. Suddenly I realized something was wrong. The police office told me what had happened and we went to pick my sister up. After that, we went to the hospital and waited. Time went slowly. Finally, we got to see our mother. It was terrible.

On the next day, the headmaster came and told my two teachers what had happened. I was taking a rest that day. I knew it had something to do with my mother. I kept thinking that she either died or had gotten better. How I wished that she had gotten better. When my teacher took me outside, my sister ran up to me. She started crying, “She's gone. Teresa, mommy's gone. She's dead.” I couldn't believe it. We jumped into the car and drove straight to the hospital. Most of my family were there. The silence was terrible. I knew I had to say goodbye.

Today when I look back, I still miss my mother very much, but I know that I will live. My mother was a strong mother, who had the biggest heart. My mother was an angel walking on the earth. I will always remember her as living. When someone is asked who their hero (英雄) is, they usually say someone famous, like Michael Jordan or Britney Spears, When someone asks me who my hero is,   I tell them, my mother. My mother lives every day. That is what makes her a true hero.

1. Who brought the writer the bad news that her mother was ill?

A．Her sister.	B．The headmaster.
C．Her teacher.	D．The police officers.

2. What did the headmaster tell the two teachers on the next day?

A．Her mother had been very ill.	B．Her mother had been dead.
C．Her mother had gotten better,	D．Her sister came to see her.

3. From the last paragraph of the passage we know that________.

A．the writer is afraid of her mother	B．the writer is proud of her mother
C．the writer feels sad about her mother	D．the writer feels sorry for her mother

4. The writer must think her mother is a________ woman.

A．famous	B．free
C．rich	D．great

8 . When I was a kid, I was close to my dad, but as I grew older, my dad and I grew further apart. We always had totally different opinions. He thought that college was a waste of time, but for me it was important to finish college. He wanted me to work my way to the top as he had done in his field, but I wanted a different life. There was a time when we did no talk with each other.

A few months ago, I heard that my 84-year-old dad was in poor health. When he called and asked whether I could move from Colorado back to Tennessee to help him, I knew he was seriously ill. I am his only child and so it was time to meet my father’s requirement.

Two weeks after moving back, we bought a boat and started fishing again. Fisting was one of the few things that we did while I was young and that we both enjoyed. It is strange but true that as we are fishing we are able to put things that have kept us apart for so many years behind us. We are able to talk about things that we have never talked about before. Fishing has been healing the old wounds that have kept us apart.

It is not important how many fish we catch. It is about enjoying the relationship that we have not had for years. I’m 62 and he is 84. When we are on the lake fishing, it is like two kids enjoying life. It is far better to find a way to put the unhappy past behind. I am so lucky to spend the happy time with my father in his last years. Now my heart is filled with love. A smile always graces my lips.

1. Why did the author and his father become further apart?

A．They had different views on things	B．They lived very far from each other
C．They only communicated by phone	D．They seldom went to see each other

2. What made the author come back to Tennessee?

A．Because his father invited him to go fishing.	B．Because he decided to live in a different city
C．Because his father was ill and needed caring	D．Because he regretted being rude to his father.

3. What can we know from the passage?

A．The author’s car broke down

B．The author’s father intended him to be a fisherman

C．The author was unwilling to come back

D．The author’s father used to think it was useless to attend college.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Forgiving Is Difficult	B．Fishing Bring Us Together
C．Memories of Old Days	D．My Beloved Father

9 . 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

2. Which of the following isn't mentioned in the passage?

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.

3. The best title for this passage is “________”.

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:

10 . At an airport I overheard a father and a daughter in their last moments together. It had announced her plane's________ and standing near the door, he said to his daughter, “I love you. I wish you enough. She said. “Daddy, our life together has been ________ enough. Your love is all I ________ needed. I wish you enough, too? Daddy. They kissed good-bye and she left.

He walked over toward the window where I ________. I could see he wanted to cry. I tried not to ________ his privacy（隐私），but he welcomed me in by asking, “Did you ever say good-bye to someone you love, knowing it would be forever?, “Yes, I have,” I ________. Saying that brought________ memories I had of expressing my love and ________ for all my Dad had done for me. After thirty seconds of silence. “Forgive me for asking, but why is this a/an   forever good-bye?" I asked. “I am old and she lives much too far away. The _______ is that her next trip back will be for my funeral(葬礼), ” he said. “When you were saying good-bye I heard you say, "I wish you enough” May I ask what that means?" He began to ________.

“That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My ________used to say it to everyone. ” He paused for a moment and _______ as if trying to remember it in detail, he smiled even more. “When we said I wish you enough, we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with enough good things to support them," he continued and then turning toward me he shared the following as if he were reciting it from ________.

“I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude________. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger . I wish you enough gain to ________your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you have. I wish enough Hellos to get you through the final “ Good-bye.” He then began to sob and walked away.

1.

A．arrival

B．leaving

C．delay

D．landing

2.

A．more than

B．or rather

C．rather than

D．less than

3.

A．never

B．even

C．ever

D．hardly

4.

A．sat

B．worked

C．hid

D．travelled

5.

A．ignore

B．laugh

C．break

D．disturb

6.

A．added

B．replied

C．doubted

D．shouted

7.

A．back

B．up

C．down

D．across

8.

A．pain

B．anger

C．appreciation

D．boredom

9.

A．condition

B．reaction

C．news

D．reality

10.

A．cry

B．smile

C．wish

D．complain

11.

A．teachers

B．friends

C．children

D．parents

12.

A．looked into

B．looked up

C．looked through

D．looked after

13.

A．examination

B．memory

C．communication

D．impression

14.

A．sunny

B．curious

C．relaxed

D．simple

15.

A．comfort

B．touch

C．satisfy

D．lift