题目内容
---Jack, when is the book sale?
---It is the afternoon of this Thursday.
A.in B.on C.at
Brooks White was born on July 11, 1899. He was the youngest child in his family. He had three sisters and two brothers. White’s brother, Stanley, taught him how to read before he even started going to school.
All the White children learned music. After dinner, the White children played music together. They also did their homework. Their parents had been too poor to stay in school. But they wanted their children to get a good education.
The Whites lived in Mount Vernon, New York. Today, Mount Vernon is a city. But when Brooks White lived there, it was a rural, or country, town. Wild animals lived in rural areas. Brooks loved animals. He always had a dog and lots of other pets. He kept birds, bunnies, lizards, snakes, and mice as pets.
Brooks loved to watch nature. He watched birds hatch from their eggs. He watched the sun rise in the sky. One day, Brooks’ father brought home some chicken eggs. The eggs soon hatched. Brooks was excited to see the first chick come out of its shell.
Brooks loved nature, but nature was not always good for him. He became allergic(过敏) to grass and flowers when he was six years old. His father thought it might help to live somewhere else. So the family went to Maine for the summers.
1.How many children were there in the White’s family?
______________________________________________________________________
2.What did the White children do after dinner?
3.What did Brooks White see in Mount Vernon, New York?
4.How did Brooks feel when he saw the first chick come out of its shell?
5.What did Brooks White think of his childhood in Mount Vernon? Give your reasons.
We’ve got some apples in the kitchen. Wash _________,please.
A.them B.him C.us D.it
Are you tired of wearing the same school uniform（校服）every day? How about using a pair of socks to add （增加）some color to a boring uniform?
At schools in different places, many students love colorful socks now. Adele Rooney is a 13-year-old school girl in Hong Kong. She likes to wear different socks every day. “Socks are a fun way to stand out in boring school clothes," she said.
Many boys and girls also use socks with different patterns and pictures to show their own ideas. Molly Nichols, 15, is a high school student in Western Australia. Her favorite pair of socks has little hamburgers all over. It shows that she likes to joke around.
In my hometown, I can buy socks from many stores. But they can be expensive. Luckily here in China, I find nice socks at good prices in cute stores along the street. They are wonderful gifts for my friends in Sydney when 1 go back!
1.What does the writer think of the school uniform?
A.Different. B.Colorful C.Boring.
2.Where is the writer now?
A.In the UK. B.In Australia. C.In China.
3.What does the underlined part “stand out" mean（意思是）？
A.站出来 B.引人注目 C.拒不妥协
4.From the passage, we can infer（推断）that .
A.all of the schoolgirls in Hong Kong love to wear different socks every day
B.Molly Nichols likes hamburgers best
C.the writer finds some nice socks in China are not expensive
5.Where can you find the passage?
A.In a science book. B.In a teen magazine. C.In a story book.
—Is the ruler under the desk Helen's?
---No. is in the pencil case.
A.Her B.His C.Hers
Confidence is very important in daily life. It can help you to develop a healthy attitude. A study shows that the people who are more confident are much happier. They can have more chances to make themselves successful. But how to be more confident? Here are some suggestions.
Speak loudly. When you are not confident, you can’t do well what you want to do. You speak in a voice so low that other people can hardly hear you. Try to speak loudly enough so that people can hear you clearly. The high voice can help you become more confident.
Play sports. Physical exercise makes you tired but completely relaxed. When you are athletic, you will be full of confidence.
Encourage yourself. Write down a list of things you did during the day and see how many things you have done well. Did you finish your homework? Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh? Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done.
Get rid of (消除)fear. Fear comes along with failure. But it’s easy to get over if you know that failure is a part of your life. Don’t hide your head just because you said something foolish last time. Try to start again and believe you can do better.
Pick up a hobby. If you like singing, sing as much as you can. In some ways, a hobby can make you outstanding. And it will make you happy and confident.
1.Confidence can help you ________ .
A.to get completely successful B.to develop a healthy attitude
C.to have a hobby D.to play sports
2.How do you encourage yourself?
A.Finish your homework. B.Make everybody laugh
C.Tell a joke. D.Give yourself praise for the good things you’ve done
3.Which of the following is right?
A.When you are confident, you can’t do well what you want to do.
B.Physical exercise makes you tired but not relaxed.
C.Fear is easy to get over if you know that failure is a part of your life.
D.A hobby can make you outstanding, but it won’t make you happy or confident.
4.The best title for the passage is “_______”.
A.Encourage yourself B.How to be more confident
C.Pick up a hobby. D.Get rid of fear
—Can you catch what the speaker is saying,Tina?
—Sorry.He speaks so fast that I can understand him.
A.nearly B.hardly
C.probably D.exactly
Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they don’t realize that opportunities(机遇) to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Organize a blank drive
It is cold outside, but imagine how thousands of homeless people may feel without a home of their own, or even a blanket to keep them from the cold. Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!
Practice random(随意的) acts of kindness
I’ll never forget the time when I went to pay for my Dr. Pepper, but the nurse stopped me, saying my bill was paid by an anonymous(匿名的) guest. It’s this random act of kindness that restores(恢复) my faith in humanity. Bless someone by paying for their drink at Starbucks, or praising them! If you live somewhere where it snows, shovel your neighbour’s snow out of their driveway for them! Whether it is as simple as praise or as complex(复杂的) as paying the bill, you’ll never know how far your influence will reach.
Say thank-you
Just a simple thank-you can make someone’s day, especially if they feel like their work is never noticed. Cultivate(培养) a smile on their face by being sincere and thankful for all that they do.
Use your talents to help the community
The best way to show your thanks for people is by using the talents and skills you have to bless others. For me, I love to coordinate(协调) events and write, and so my way of reaching out to the community is through writing articles and creating awareness(意识) about problems we face today. If you can bake, make some delicious cookies for people to enjoy! If you can knit, put your talents to use by making clothes for children in foster care(寄养中心). Any talent can be used to help the community in meaningful ways.
Wish you a happy, healthy and helpful holiday season.
1.If you join a blank drive, you can __________.
A.keep yourself from the cold B.bring a blanket to go on a trip
C.collect donations for the homeless people D.buy a home for homeless people
2.How did the writer restore his faith in humanity?
A.He helped others. B.He often blessed others.
C.He got praised from others. D.He got help by others.
3.The underlined phrase “make somebody’s day” is to __________.
A.make someone feel thankful all day B.make someone feel good all day
C.do something unnoticed by people D.help someone to solve problems
4.What is the writer’s talent?
A.Sewing. B.Writing. C.Baking. D.Knitting.
5.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.Help Others in Need B.Make the Best of Talent
C.Enjoy Your Holiday Season D.Make a Difference in Your Holiday Season
A:My classmate hurt his leg while he was skating.
B:_______
A.How nice! B.Sounds great. C.Any problem? D.Sorry to hear that.
