Making a turtle feel welcome

On a cold, rainy day, a boy found a turtle(乌龟) along the river. He was very happy, hoping to raise the turtle as his lovely pet.

He put the turtle on a stone and watched it for a long time. But the turtle didn’t move. Out of curiosity(好奇), the boy started to examine it to find out what was wrong with it. But the turtle pulled in its head and firmly closed its shell. The boy was upset. He grabbed the turtle and began to shake it. But the turtle still stayed in its shell. The boy picked up a stick to try to pry it open.

The boy’s uncle was watching all of this.

“No, that’s not the way,” he yelled.

“In fact, you may kill the turtle before you make it open up with a stick.”

The boy’s uncle took the turtle into the house and set it near the fireplace. The turtle didn’t move at all until it got warm. Then it pushed out its head, stretched out its legs and began to crawl. “Turtles are like that,” said the uncle, “and people, too.”

1.What did the boy do when he couldn’t open the turtle shell?

①He grabbed it and shook it. ②He broke the shell.

③He tried to open it with a stick. ④He put it near the fireplace.

A. ①② B. ①③ C. ①④ D. ③④

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “pry” in Paragraph 2?

A. shake B. steal C. force D. close

3.What’s the meaning of the last sentence in the story?

A. Like humans, turtles like to stay in warm places.

B. Turtles will like humans only if they are warm-hearted.

C. Like humans, turtles like to be treated nicely.

D. There are many similarities between humans and animals.

4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. The boy found a turtle in the river when he was swimming.

B. The boy was angry because the shell didn’t open.

C. The boy’s uncle put the turtle into the fireplace.

D. The turtle prefers a warm place to a cold place

My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said,"_______ my job. Family to Feed."

At this store, a ________ like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and make a comment on how bad it must be to have to stand ________ in the cold wind.

In the store, I asked each of my kids to ________ something they thought our "friend" there would appreciate. They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a _________. I thought about it. We were ________ on cash ourselves, but.., well, sometimes giving from our need instead of our abundance(丰富的) is just what we need to do! All the kids declared something they could do away with for the week.

When we handed him the bag of _______, he lit up and thanked us with ________eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for ________ his family might need, he burst into tears.

This has been a wonderful experience for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can ________! Things would have played out so ________ if I had simply said, "No, we really don't have money to give more." Stepping out not only helped a brother in need, it also gave my kids the ________ taste of helping others. It'll go a long way with them.

1.A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished

2.A. condition B. place C. sight D. show

3.A. by B. proudly C. outside D. angrily

4.A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick

5.A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card

6.A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose

7.A. food B. medicine C. toys D. clothes

8.A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp

9.A. whatever B. whoever C. whichever D. whenever

10.A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help

11.A. suddenly B. happily C. differently D. perfectly

12.A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple

Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. To often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasure, such as reading a good book, listening to your favourite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to living a happy life to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this, dancing or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simple help out around the house by washing the dishes.

1.The best title of the passage is______.

A. Money Makes You Happy

B. The Secrets of Happiness

C. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy

D. Good Friends Make You Happy

2.The second paragraph tells us that ______.

A. the more friends you have, the happier you will be

B. we shouldn’t think about our future

C. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life

D. some people fail to live a happy life

3.The passage gives us _______ pieces of advice on happiness.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

4.The writer thinks that _______.

A. everyone knows how to live a happier life

B. it’s wrong to spend time on work

C. hobbies take up too much time

D. doing good things for someone can make you happier

5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Reading a good book.

B. Traveling to foreign country.

C. Playing a sport.

D. Spending time with close friends.

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