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Thanksgiving was just around the corner. The menu had been set. The shopping list was made. Everything seemed perfect. I could taste turkey and mashed potatoes(火鸡和土豆泥). Pictures of different pies, fruit and vegetables came into my mind. I couldn't wait!

The day before Thanksgiving my dad called a family meeting. He said we needed to practice being thankful. "We are going to help out at a homeless shelter(收容所)on Thanksgiving Day.” I couldn't believe this was happening. So we wouldn't cook our own Thanksgiving dinner. The holiday wouldn't be the same. I thought the day would be ruined.

The next morning. we got up early. I followed my father to the shelter with my sleepy eyes. I had no great expectations and felt down all the way. As soon as we arrived, we got to work. There was so much to be done. But all I could think about was the dinner I couldn't enjoy.

However, those thoughts soon disappeared. Over the next few hours, I watched hundreds of people come through the shelter. For some, this was the only hot meal they would eat that week. For others, it was the first time to eat a Thanksgiving meal. The shelter was filled with joy.

Through this experience, I learned that Thanksgiving is a time to think about your blessings(祝福)and look for ways to bless others. When I gave up what I had wanted, I discovered how much I have. It is much better to give than to receive. In the end, that Thanksgiving became an unforgettable experience.

1.Why did the writer's father decide to go to the homeless shelter on Thanksgiving Day?

A.Because he found they didn't have enough food this year.

B.Because he wanted to let the family learn to be thankful.

C.Because he was a volunteer of that homeless shelter.

2.What does the underlined word "ruined" probably mean in Chinese?

A.美好的 B.破灭的 C.悲痛的

3.How did the writer feel before working in the shelter?

A.Sleepy and unhappy. B.Quiet and peaceful. C.Excited and cheerful.

4.What can we infer from the story?

A.The writer had always thought about helping others before.

B.The people in the shelter always had cold and terrible food.

C.The writer might go to the homeless shelter every year from then on.

5.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Helping others is helping yourself.

B.Being thankful for life and finding ways to bless others.

C.Remembering to show our love to the people we love.

Music always interests us. But do you like music that is mainly used in stores? People call it “background music”. Recorded background music first found its way in factories, shops and restaurants in the US, but it soon spread to other parts of the world. Now many stores like to play this kind of music.

Why do they use it? Well, because they want to make customers stay longer. Then customers may buy some goods if they stay longer. In fact, some background music is soft and gentle. However, some background music is too loud. Many shoppers say that they don’t like any background music. When the music is being played, they may get angry at it and they will walk out of the shop as soon as they hear it.

According to a survey, three quarters of shoppers notice the background music when they go into a store. If they like the background music, they will stay longer as a result. They say they will come to the store again. However, fifty percent of shoppers will leave the shop because they don’t like the background music. They even say that they will be less likely to return to the store.

It seems that stores should choose a suitable “sound” for their customers. According to the survey, the suitable background music is a very effective (有效的) way to attract (吸引) more customer’s attention.

So it is wise of stores and restaurants to be more careful with their background music. Some restaurant owners even say that background music is more important than the problem of taste.

1.Background music was first played in the following places in the US EXCEPT _______.

A.factories B.stores C.schools D.restaurants

2.How many shoppers will be less likely to return to the store according to the survey?

A.Three quarters of shoppers. B.One quarter of shoppers.

C.Fifty percent of shoppers. D.Forty percent of shopper.

3.Why do many stores and restaurants like to use background music?

A.Because they want to make their customers leave.

B.Because almost all customers enjoy listening to music.

C.Because they expect the music to help with their business.

D.Because the music makes their places look more beautiful.

4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.People only use background music in America now.

B.All background music is soft and gentle.

C.All the people like the background music when they go into the store.

D.The suitable background music is a very effective way to attract shoppers.

5.What do we learn from the passage?

A.Background music is important. B.People in the US dislike background music.

C.How to buy goods in correct ways. D.Playing suitable background music is wise.

Fay School

Founded in 1866 and located twenty-five miles from Boston. Fay is a boarding school(寄宿学校) for students in grades 8-12. The boarding program serves one hundred and twenty students from all over the United States and twenty foreign students, forming a truly multicultural school community.

Phone: 508-485-0100 www.fayschool.org

Groton School

A boarding school located in Groton, Massachusetts. There are about 370 boys and girls, forming the eighth through twelfth grades. A member of the Independent School League and one of the world’s top high schools for preparing students to enter famous American universities. There are many famous graduates(毕业生) like president Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Phone: 978-448-3363 www.groton.org

Belmont Hill School

An independent boys’ school located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school includes 440 students in grades 7-12. Members of the Class of 2015 were accepted at 42 colleges and universities. Belmont Hill is also a founding member of the International Boys Schools Coalition.

Phone: 617-484-4410 www.belmonthill.org

The Noble and Greenough School

A boarding school for students in grades seven through twelve. Located near Boston, Massachusetts. Now there are 603 students. After graduation, all members of the senior class go on to allowed four-year colleges and universities. In 2015, it was given the honor of the 18th best prep school(预科学校) in America by Forbes.

Phone: 781-326-3700 www.nobles.edu.

1._________has the most students among the above four schools now.

A.Fay School B.The Noble and Greenough School

C.Groton School D.Belmont Hill School

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the massages?

A.Fay School was set up in 1966.

B.Groton School is the 18th best prep school in America.

C.There are only boy students in Belmont Hill School.

D.The Noble and Greenough School is a member of the Independent School League.

3.What is the passage mainly talking about?

A.It’s about education. B.It’s about travel.

C.It’s about culture. D.It’s about sports.

4.Where can we probably find these massages

A.In a science book B.In an advertisement(广告)

C.In a movie post D.In a travel guide book

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