Everyone dreams of changing the world.But can teenagers really make a difference? And how can they go about it?

Michael Norton’s book 365 Ways to Change the World is a good starting point.The book gives an idea or a task for every single day of the year.The tasks include volunteering at a local homeless shelter(避难所)and hugging(拥抱)a tree.

    The book says that one simple act, no matter how small,call help someone in need.It may even influence other teens to do something.

    Nathan Anthony, a junior student at Enoch’s High School in Modesto,California, US agrees.”It is impossible to get anything in life without giving something to someone or making an effort at school or work, ”Anthony said.

    Another Enoch’s junior, Arianne Mote,has the same opinion.”Giving is our way of repaying those who help us,”she said。”Whether it is a helping hand or a donation(捐赠):we should help others to improve their lives.”

But how often do teens see peers helping a stranger or doing something? According to Anthony, not a lot. Mote and he both believe this needs lo change.

"Humor is also a great tool," Anthony' said. "It can help us a lot when we face some  embarrassment (尴尬) and it is a good way to solve some problems."

So whether you're helping to find a cure for cancer or simply smiling at a stranger, do something every day to help change the world for the better.  

根据短文内容完成下列句子的填写。

1.The book 365 Ways to Change the World was written by                           

2.The tasks like                                   are included in the book.

3.The word"                     "means teens (teenagers) of the same age.

4.The writer wrote the book to tell teenagers               

5.Write out Anthony and Mote's opinions in two words (词语):   ______ and____________

阅读理解。
     Do you know Australia? Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China.
It is in the south of the earth. Australia is big, but its population is not large. The population of Australia
is nearly as large as that of Shanghai.
     The government has made enough laws (法律) to fight pollution. The cities in Australia have got little
air or water pollution. The sky is blue and the water is clean. You can clearly see fish swimming in the
rivers. Plants grow very well.
     Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flowers'
exhibition. There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before. We had a wonderful
time. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers. In every spring Perth has the wild flower's exhibition.
After visiting Perth, we spent the day in the  countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the
foot of a hill. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves. Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the
hill. what we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could. There
were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.
    Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos. After a short drive from any town. you will find
yourself in the middle of' white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep.
1. Australia is ______.        
A. the largest country in the world    
B. as large as Shanghai        
C. is not as large as China           
D. the second largest island in the world
2. The government has made ______.        
A. too enough laws to fight pollution      
B. so many laws that it can fight pollution         
C. enough laws that it can hardly fight pollution,         
D. enough laws because the pollution in Australia is very serious
3. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers.
B. Perth is bigger than any other city in Western Australia.         
C. Perth lies in the west of Australia.    
D. Perth is the biggest city in Australia.
4. Which of the following is TRUE?       
A. Australia is famous for its sheep. kangaroos and wild flowers.         
B. We ran back lo the car because we were in the middle of white sheep.         
C. Three hundred sheep came towards us because they saw us.
D. If you go to the countryside in Australia, you will see a large number of sheep.
阅读理解。
     The police do marry things for us. They help keep us and our things safe. They help keep cars  moving safely. They take care of people who are hurt.
     The police go around town to see that everything is all right. They get around town in many ways. Some of them walk or go by car. In some big cities! Some of the police ride on horses. It is strange to see these animals in the street.
     As they go around town,the police help people.Sometimes they find lost children.They take the children home. If the police see a fight, they put an end to it right away. Sometimes people will ask the police how
to get to a p/ace in town. The police can always tell the people which way Lo go. They know all the streets and roads well.
     Some police stand at crossings. They tell the cars when to go and when to stop. They make sure that
the cars do not go too fast. They help children cross the street. They also help people who can't walk well.
    Without the police, our streets would not be safe. Cars might go too fast and hurt people. Lost people might never be found. The police do a good job. We need them. And we should thank them for a job well done.
1. The police do many things for us. They help keep our things and us______.
A. warm  
B. clean  
C. quiet  
D. safe
2. How do some of the police get around in some big cities?
A. By taxi.          
B. On horses.
C. By bus.          
D. On bikes.
3. In the text, “put an end to" means______.
A. stop  
B. cut  
C. kill  
D. fly
4. The text is mainly talking about the ______of the police.
A. life  
B. road  
C. job  
D. day
阅读理解。
                                                        
     Running is becoming popular these days. Many of us run for our health. Doctors say many of the health
problems come from these bad habits: eating too much, drinking too much, smoking, and not taking enough
exercise. Doctors tell us, "Eat and drink less, don't smoke, and exercise more."
     Running is a good form of exercise because it helps build a strong heart. It also helps most people lose
weight. One 68-year-old woman runs thee times a week. She runs to lose weight. "I love to eat," she says.
     Running is good for health in other ways, too. Many runners say running keeps colds and other small
health problems away. "Running is my doctor," says one man.
     Running can also help people lo relax. So today men and women of all ages enjoy running.
1. Many people enjoy running because they want to ______.
A. eat much
B. keep healthy
C. run fast
D. waste time
2. Doctors tell us _____.
A. not to smoke
B. not to exercise
C. to drink much
D. to eat much
3. The underlined word "weight" means _____.
A. 疾病
B. 体重
C. 速度
D. 健康
4. The third paragraph (段落) shows _____.
A. running helps people to relax
B. running people have many health problems
C. running helps build a strong heart
D. running people have few health problems
5. The writer mainly tells us _____.
A. how to run
B. how to lose weight
C. running is a good way to keep healthy
D. running is better than doctors

    It was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2011. While most people were warming up their cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After working for ten hours, he returned to find his bike gone. The bike, a black Kona l8 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks lo support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries(食品杂货).saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.1 was so sad that someone would steal our bike that l wrote to the newspaper and told them our story.

    Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It's really fantastic that a complete stranger would offer help to someone they have never met before. People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a great effect in our lives. And we believe that no matter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.

46. Why was the bike so important to the couple? Because _______.

  A. they used it for work and daily life    B. it was their only possession(财产)

  C. it was a nice Kona l 8 speed         D. the man's job was bike racing

47. We can infer from the passage that_______.

    A. the couple worked 60 hours a week    B. people were busy before Christmas

    C. the stranger stole Trevor's bike        D. life was hard for the young family

48. What do the couple learn from their experience?

    A. Strangers are usually of little help.    B. One-should take care of their bike.

    C. An act of kindness can mean a lot.    D. News reports make people famous.

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