1 . Do you know Madonna? She is a music superstar in the USA. She has made another children’s book. Its name is Lotsa De Casha (《快乐的真谛》). There are some beautiful pictures in her book. They were drawn by an artist from Spain.
Madonna has written four other children’s books. The books are all popular with children.
In Lotsa De Casha, Madonna tells a story of a man. He is very rich but he is not happy. He loses his money but finds a friend. At the end of the book, Madonna says, “Money can’t buy happiness. When you learn to share, you will find it.” That is an important lesson from the 46-year-old woman. She is not only a pop star but also a mother. She has lovely children and she loves them a lot. Her family makes her happy. That is why she likes to write children’s books.
1. Madonna has written __________ children’s books so far.| A．six | B．five |
| C．four | D．three |
| A．Sharing something with each other. | B．Making a lot of money. |
| C．Writing a book. | D．Becoming a superstar. |
| A．she is a pop star | B．she wants more money |
| C．she is good at writing | D．her family makes her happy |
| A．Love me, love my children | B．Learn to make more money |
| C．Money can’t buy happiness. | D．How to be a super woman |
Spring Kids Dance Clinic
The WHS Dance team is hosting the annual Spring Dance Clinic for children aged 5-13. If you are interested in your son or daughter attending this camp, you may download the form and return it to the WHS office or register online!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Halley Crandell at hcrandell@rocklinusd.org WHERE: Whitney High School Cafeteria
WHEN: April 22 nd from 9:00 am-12:30 pm
COST: $25 Online RegPDFistration$30Walk-upRegistration
Kaplan SAT/ACT Combo ractice Tests
Offered in the WHS Library
Saturday, April 29 th 9 am to 1 pm
Registration is $20.
Please sign up in the College and Career Center by April 21st to secure a spot.
Please see Mrs. Randazzo in the College and Career Center to sign up or for questions.
Lions Club Student Speech Contest
Enter to be one of two Whitney High School students to qualify for the Rocklin Lions Club Speech Contest, which is to be held this summer. A written copy of your speech is due to the College and Career Center no later than April 30th at 3:00 pm.
Open to grades 9 -12. No less than 5 minutes and No more than 10 minutes.
Can You Catch the Wildcat at the 5K Race
On April 28 th at 8:30 am, the Whitney Wildcat will leave his stadium and attempt to outrun the hundreds of runners trying to catch him!
This will be a fun exciting way to challenge yourself and provide needed funds for two great causes! The WHS track and field team is raising money for equipment. Secondly, we are raising money for the Heidi Greenwood Scholarship. All profits on T-shirt sales will go direct
ly to the scholarship!
Entry to the race is $15 and T-shirt sales will be on site. Go to https://goo.gl/QANQg8 to register!
1. How much should one pay for registering the dance camp in person?
| A．$5 |
| B．$55 |
| C．$25 |
| D．$30 |
| A．Mark Snow. |
| B．Mrs. Randazzo. |
| C．Halley Crandell. |
| D．Heidi Greenwood. |
| A．It’s an indoor activity to be held on April 28th. |
| B．All the money collected will go to scholarship. |
| C．There is no specific information for registration. |
| D．People can support it by buying T-shirts on the spot. |
| A．To show how wonderful the school is. |
| B．To persuade students to join in the events. |
| C．To publicize the schedule of some events. |
| D．To draw parents’ attention to the school. |
3 . If you are hungry, what will you do? Grab a piece of your favorite meal and stay quiet after that? Just like stomach, even your mind will be hungry. But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your dream lover, favorite star and many such absurd things. So it silently begins to hide your needs and never lets itself grow. When mind loses its freedom to grow, creativity gets its full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think “What happens next？”， “Why can't I think？”， “Why am I always given the difficult problems？” Well, this is the aftereffect of using our brain for thinking of notsoworthy things.
Hunger of the mind can be actually satisfied through extensive reading. But why is it reading but not watching TV? Because reading has been the most educational tool used by us right from the childhood. Just like that to develop other aspects of our life, we have to turn to reading for help. You have a number of books in the world which will answer all your “howto” questions. Once you read a book, you just don't run your eyes through the lines, but your mind decodes (译解) it and explains it to you. The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. Now this seed is unknowingly used by you in your future to develop new ideas. The same seed, if used many times, can help you link and relate a lot of things, which you would never think of in your wildest dreams！This is nothing but creativity. The more books you read, the wider your mind will become. Also this improves your oratorical (speechmaking) skills to a large extent and also makes a significant contribution to your vocabulary. When you start speaking English or any other language fluently with your friends or other people, you never seem to run out of the right words at the right time.
Actually, I had a problem in speaking English fluently，but as I read, I could improve significantly. So guys, do join me and give food for your thoughts by reading, reading and more reading. Now what are you waiting for? Go, grab a book and let me know!
1. What's the best title of the passage?| A．Hunger of the mind |
| B．Stomach and Mind |
| C．Feed your Mind by reading |
| D．Reading or Watching TV |
| A．you are not hungry |
| B．you keep it thinking of silly things |
| C．your creativity gets a full stop |
| D．you always meet with difficult problems |
| A．Reading can make your dream come true. |
| B．Reading can contribute to your vocabulary. |
| C．Reading can improve your spoken ability. |
| D．Reading can make people creative. |
| A．comment and blame | B．introduce and describe |
| C．explain and persuade | D．advise and inform |
4 . Ever since I was old enough to dream,I have imagined myself flying with the eagles.My love of flying has shaped the way I live and the person I have become.Two years ago that passion rocketed to new heights when I visited Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona.For a whole week I lived in a college dorm,roomed with a total stranger,and best of all,I flew!
My group took part in activities from learning about the history of aviation（航空）to flying in pilot training simulators（模拟器）.At least once a day,I was lost in one of the world's best training aircraft,the Cessna 182.I received thorough ground instruction,and also got to fly.In total,I flew five hours toward receiving my private pilot's license.In that joyous week,my passion for aviation grew even stronger.Now,whenever I see a plane flying overhead, I feel a sense of pride,thinking I've done that.
During my time above the Arizona desert,I learned not only about the mechanics and techniques of aviation,tout also about myself and how I see the world.Floating in that seemingly endless sea of air,I became aware of the variety and the complexity of the humanity below.On the ribbons of roadways,each tiny car carried people with hopes and ambitions.I wondered if any of them had ever wished to fly like an eagle.I realized they must have their own strong desire.That's what makes us unique.We always try to respond to something special inside us.I also realized that I was especially fortunate to be making my own dream come true.
Everywhere I go,I hear,"Do what makes you happy,and you will be happy."It sounds like standard advice,but I've really thought about it and taken it to heart.I couldn't care less about what benefits I receive.I know I am already in hot pursuit of my dreams.Even if they change,and even if they finally don't involve aviation,I'll always aim to fly with the eagles.
1. What made the author successful?| A．His practice. | B．His love for flying. |
| C．His imagination. | D．His roommate. |
| A．Flying like an eagle. | B．Trying something special. |
| C．Having a strong wish. | D．Learning unusual techniques. |
| A．He dislikes changing his dreams. |
| B．He will do what benefits him most. |
| C．He always dreams of flying again in the future. |
| D．He will still run after his dream whatever the situation. |
| A．My Early Dream | B．Flying with Eagles |
| C．Pleasing Yourself | D．My Stay in ERAU |
5 . An eight-year-old girl heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.
When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore (药店) with the money in her hand.
“And what do you want?” asked the salesman.
“It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered. “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.”
“Pardon?” said the salesman.
“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?”
“We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.” said the girl.
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?”
“I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man.
“$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.
“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$ 1.11, the price of a miracle for little brother.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost?
1. What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?| A．Miracle was hard to get in the drugstore. |
| B．They were poor and no one can lend them money. |
| C．Nothing could save her brother. |
| D．Her brother was badly ill and her family couldn’t afford the operation. |
| A．something interesting | B．something beautiful |
| C．some useful medicine | D．some good food |
| A．The girl’s love for her brother. | B．The girl’s money. |
| C．The medicine from the drugstore. | D．Nobody can tell. |
| A．the salesman didn’t sell miracle to the girl |
| B．a miracle is sure to happen if you keep on |
| C．the little girl is lovely but not so clever |
| D．Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought |
6 . As a college student, I have planned my future career goals. I would like to work as a sales assistant in a computer company, then a sales manager and finally boss of my own company.
At the very beginning, I plan to find a job in a famous company producing computers, in which ail the staff are fully happy at work and I can experience job satisfaction most of the time. Only such kind of company can provide me with good working atmosphere and eagerness to learn more so as to get well prepared for my future profession.
At first I want to be a sales assistant and always keep myself busy working in and out of the company, such a, answering telephones, doing repair work, even cleaning the although the salary may be low, I will seize every chance to learn from other staff. In my spare time, I will take some courses so as to get more qualifications and experience in this field. In three or five years, I am determined to be-come a sales manager who is responsible for the selling of the computers. I will interview as many customers as possible and do market research and improve our products. Meanwhile I will take care of my staff to make them eager to work to the best of their abilities.
As is known to us, it is hard to manage a company, but I will make every effort to achieve my goal step by step, and I am sure “There is mothing difficult in the world if you put your heart into it.”
1. If the writer has a company, his company will provide his staff with ________.| A．high wages |
| B．dormitories |
| C．some computers made in his company |
| D．good working atmosphere and eagerness |
| A．The writer would like to be a sales assistant first. |
| B．The writer wants to set up a business of his own. |
| C．The writer makes his mind to be the president of a famous company producing computers. |
| D．The writer will take courses to get an MBA. |
| A．answering telephones | B．interviewing customers |
| C．cleaning the room | D．doing repair work |
| A．how to improve the writer’s abilities |
| B．how to achieve the writer’s future career goal |
| C．how to become a manager |
| D．how to become a sales manager |
7 . You are entering a world far different from the one my generation entered.My generation grew up with no MTV, no college loan,no $175 sneakers,no underwear worn in public and very little jewelry worn on the tongue.Yet somehow we broke through and,achieved all these things,and more.I believe that your generation is far more elegant and caring than my own.You ask questions: "What is the meaning of life?" "How can I make a fortune with almost no money down?" "Why do we have to sit round in the hot sun listening to an opening speech? "
I do not recall who it was that spoke at my own graduation.Whoever it was,I know I looked to him for wisdom and guidance,just as you now look to me.I suppose if there is one single suggestion I'd like to leave with you,it is like this: concentrate on what you are doing.If you have decided to do it well,you will be successful,no matter how hard your situation is.
Act bravely.Do not fear making mistakes; if you make one,look out.
Make a contribution to our society.Even though 70 percent of you will be lawyers,still I say to you: Try to do something useful with your life,if only in your spare time.
In a very real sense,your graduation here today is not an ending but a commencement.If I may say so,this is,in fact,the first day of the rest of your lives.I realize it is a bit shocking to look at graduation this way,but I believe we must.Thank you,and lots of luck.You'll need it.
1. The underlined word "commencement"in the last paragraph might mean .| A．beginning | B．ending |
| C．contribution | D．graduation |
| A．They are standing in the open air. |
| B．They are sitting in the open air. |
| C．They are sitting in a classroom. |
| D．They are sitting in an auditorium. |
| A．praise the graduates for what they have done |
| B．tell the graduates how to make a fortune |
| C．offer the graduates some useful advice |
| D．guide the graduates how to become good lawyers |
| A．concentrate on what they are doing |
| B．face and avoid their possible mistakes |
| C．do something useful for the society |
| D．try their best to seek a good fortune |
8 . Christmas was two days away. Had the packages with a camera in already been placed under the Christmas tree? That was the only thing that I had longed for. A million times I had kept dropping hints to my parents. Taking photos is my favorite. My bedroom walls are covered with photos I had taken with my mom’s old camera. I’m always trying to snap(抓拍) those wonderful moments in which you can hear the laughter or touch the beautiful scene, but my camera has always seemed to fall short.
I knew Mom had put a few presents under the tree this morning, so I went on a hunt in my mom’s room. I opened the door and found my Christmas present was lying unwrapped on the floor --- a big pink cat. My heart sank.
Mom seemed to notice that, and she tried to cheer me up. “Jenny, I got your present today. I am so excited to surprise you!” “I can’t wait,” I said.
The next day I couldn’t wait any longer. I needed to tell her.
“Mom, may I talk to you for a moment?”
“Sure, dear. What do you need to talk about?” she asked.
And so it came ---how upset I was that I was getting a cat!
“Jenny, that cat is for your sister Julia!” she said with a smile.
“Then what am I getting” I asked.
She just smiled. “You’ll have to wait and see.”
Next morning, I happily got into the living room and sat next to the tree. I pulled out the box with my name on it and opened the wrapping paper to find …
My camera! “Thank you!” I said to both Dad and Mom.
Dad picked up the camera and took a picture of Julia, Mom and me. It has become one of my favorite pictures. Just on that Christmas morning, I took lots of photos with my camera --- my little sister making a face, my parents giving me a soft smile --- and all of these photos have come to mean one thing to me: love.
1. The underlined phrase “fall short” in Paragraph 1 probably means _____.| A．be too expensive | B．be not good enough |
| C．become short after falling | D．drop to the ground |
| A．Her mother refused to talk to her. | B．She mistook her sister’s Christmas gift for hers. |
| C．Her present was not well wrapped. | D．Her mother forgot to buy her any Christmas gift. |
| A．Jenny was happy to accept the pink cat |
| B．Jenny’s mother bought her a camera after discovering her disappointment |
| C．Jenny thought it was OK to have an old camera |
| D．Jenny’s mother knew what she wanted as a Christmas gift |
What would be the best title for the passage?| A．Love can not be bought | B．Love is more important than gifts |
| C．A Christmas wish that came true | D．My Mother is always in my heart |
9 . Probably the hardest part of setting goals is the first step of actually deciding to take action! The first barrier that most people face is the incorrect assumption(假设) that goals are only for business people. The reality is that everyone sets goals mentally throughout the day. There are always occasions where something has to be done at a particular time or in a particular place. Simple examples could be getting up at a certain time in order to be at work, or to meet with a friend for an activity.
The beauty of having goals is the uniqueness of each one to the goal setter. Whether it is personal, financial, or business, they are all specific to that person and their situation.
The most important part is to write them down. Having goals written down gives you power while helping you to focus on this area.
Aim for something that will stretch you while remaining achievable. If you achieve your goal too easily, it is not high enough to make any significant change in your life. On the other hand, if you consistently miss the goals, consider setting them a little lower as you will only get discouraged and probably give up. The aim is to keep you growing and moving into a more satisfactory position.
As you reach the levels that you have set for yourself, always include a small reward at each point. This might only be a small thing in the early days like a meal out or a weekend vacation.
Remember that these changes will not happen overnight and there will be a period of time when nothing seems to be happening. This is why the goals need to be detailed and as specific as possible with a result and benefit.
Allow some time on a daily basis to educate yourself on how to make the necessary adjustments in your life. This could include listening to a CD, or reading a book, etc.
A simple method to start with could be one goal in the main areas of life to be achieved in one month, six months, twelve months or five years. Break that down further into a daily, weekly and monthly system. Stay focused and stick to achieving all that you desire.
1. The main examples in Paragraph 1 tell us that ________.| A．goals are set mostly for important things |
| B．most people know when it is time to set goals |
| C．people can set goals to get things done all the time |
| D．it is necessary to get goals once in a while |
| A．important | B．achievable | C．special | D．meaningful |
| A．easy enough for you to feel nice | B．high enough yet achievable |
| C．always in a satisfactory position | D．changed again and again |
10 . Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between “being a writer” and writing. In most situations these people are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone at a computer. “You've got to want to write,” I say to them, “not want to be a writer.” The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune (运气) there are thousands more whose longing (渴望) is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer (自由撰稿人), I had no chance of being successful at all; What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used type-writer and felt like a real writer.
After a year or so, however, I still hadn't gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely(几乎不) made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those people who die wondering (胡思乱想), what if? I would keep putting my dream to the test—even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone with dream must learn to live there.
1. The passage is meant to ________.| A．warn young people of the hardship that a successful writer has to experience |
| B．advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional （职业的）writer |
| C．show young people it's unrealistic （不现实的）for a writer to gain wealth and fame |
| D．encourage young people to make efforts to be a writer |
| A．Real writers often find their work interesting and rewarding. |
| B．A writer's success depends on luck rather than on effort. |
| C．Famous writers usually live in the state of being poor and lonely. |
| D．The chances for a writer to become successful are small. |
| A．the wonderland one often dream about |
| B．the bright future that one is looking forward to |
| C．a world that exists only in one's imagination |
| D．the uncertainty before one's final goal is reached |
