There was an old man who used to sleep on the sidewalk of the Fifth Street Post Office. I could smell him before I came close. He wore dirty clothes and his mouth was nearly toothless. I seldom saw him talk with others. If he was not asleep, he talked to himself. I always felt sorry for him. What a poor old man! He must be hopeless and hungry.

One Thanksgiving, we had lots of food left over. I thought about the old man. He might be still hungry, so I packed the food up and drove over to the Fifth Street. It was a cold night. There was hardly anyone out. But I knew he would stay at the same place and I would find him easily. There he was, sitting against a fence(栅栏)near the post office. He was dressed as he always was. I drove my car over to him, rolled down the window and said, "I’ve brought you some food. Would you like some turkey and apple pie?”

However, the old man didn't seem to be very excited about this. He looked at me and said quite clearly, "Oh, thank you very much, but someone has given me food earlier and I'm quite full now. Why don't you take it to someone else who needs it?’

His words were clear and his manners were good. Soon he put his head down into his arms again. I was the only person who didn't know what to say. An old man who was clearly down on his luck still thought about others. Why don't more of us do that?

1.Where did the old man usually stay?

A.Near a fence. B.Beside a car

C.On the sidewalk D.In the post office

2.What can we know about the old man from the text?

A.He liked to talk to himself. B.He knew the writer well.

C.He had a mouthful of teeth. D.He dressed himself nicely

3.Why did the old man refuse the writers help?

A.He didn't like to be helped.

B.He wanted more people in need to get help.

C.He could do nothing to pay the writer back.

D.He didn't like eating the turkey and apple pie.

4.From the passage, we know the old man was________.

A.well-educated B.easy-going C.strong-willed D.kind-hearted

5.What's the best title for this text?

A.It's better to give than to take. B.It’s not too poor to care for others.

C.God helps those who help themselves. D.From small beginning come great things.

Teenagers believe anything is possible if they study hard. But they often forget to think about healthy diets, enough sleep time and exercise. In fact, these things are really important for them to keep fit.

It is important for teenagers to get enough energy. Teenage girls need about 2,200 calories a day while boys need a bit more—doctors suggest 2,800 for teenage boys.50% of their calories should come from healthy food—rice, vegetables and fruit. People often say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Teenagers also need to drink a lot of water,6 to 8 glasses a day. Drinking enough water will improve their skin.

Teenagers usually need eight to ten hours’ sleep at night, but many Chinese teenagers do not get enough sleep. A report shows that without a good night’s sleep, teenagers seem to be weaker than they should be. Too much homework is not the only reason why teenagers stay up late. Some watch TV or play computer games late into the night. Teenagers should develop good study habits.So some clever students never study late, but they are able to work well in class.

Exercise is something that can help them. Experts suggest that teenagers should spend at least 30 minutes exercising a day, five times a week. They will feel relaxed when they exercise. It can even help them sleep better at night.

1.How many things are important for teenagers to keep fit?

A.2. B.3. C.4. D.5.

2.Half of their calories should come from.

A.rice,vegetables and fruit B.rice,vegetables and meat

C.rice,vegetables and water D.milk and meat

3.The last paragraph(段) mainly talks about.

A.sleeping better B.basic energy

C.necessary exercise D.more exercise

4.Which of the following is NOT true?

A.Boys need much more calories than girls. B.Teenagers need to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.

C.Some clever students never study late. D.They will feel relaxed when they exercise.

5.The passage tells teenagers how to .

A.eat and drink well B.study hard C.keep fit D.drink well

Peanuts to This

Proudly reading my words, I glanced around the room, only to find my classmates bearing big smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes. Confused, I glanced toward my stone-faced teacher. Having no choice, I slowly raised the report I had worked hard on, hoping to hide myself. ―What could be causing everyone to act this way?

Quickly, I flashed back to the day Miss Lancelot gave me the task. This was the first real talk I received in my new school. It seemed simple: go on the Internet and find information about a man named George Washington. Since my idea of history came from an ancient teacher in my home country, I had never heard of that name before. As I searched the name of this man, it became evident that there were two people bearing the same name who looked completely different! One invented hundreds of uses for peanuts(花生), while the other led some sort of army across America. I stared at the screen, wondering which one my teacher meant. I called my grandfather for a piece of advice: flip (掷) a coin. Heads(正面)—the commander, and tails(反面)—the peanuts guy. Ah! Tails, my report would be about the great man who invented peanut butter, George Washington Carver.

Weeks later, standing before the unfriendly class, I was totally lost. Oh well, I lowered the paper and sat down at my desk, burning to find out what I had done wrong. As a classmate began his report, it all became clear, ―My report is on George Washington, the man who started the American Revolution. The whole world became quiet! How could I know that she meant that George Washington?

Obviously, my grade was awful. Heartbroken but fearless, I decided to turn this around. I talked to Miss Lancelot, but she insisted: No re-dos; no new grade. I felt that the punishment was not fair, and I believed I deserved a second chance. Therefore, I devoted myself fully into my work for the rest of the school year. Ten months later, that chance came as I found myself sitting in the headmaster’s office with my grandfather, now having an entirely different conversation. I smiled and flashed back to the embarrassing moment at the beginning of the year as the headmaster informed me of my option to skip the sixth grade. Justice is sweet!

1.What did the author’s classmates think about his report?

A.scary. B.foolish.

C.boring. D.puzzling.

2.Why was the author confused about the task?

A.He was unfamiliar with American history. B.He followed the advice and flipped a coin.

C.He forgot his teacher’s instruction. D.He was new at the school.

3.In the end, the author turned things around .

A.by redoing his task B.through his own efforts

C.with the help of his grandfather D.under the guidance of his headmaster

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