Have successful people ever felt sad? Do they have any “secrets” to success? The answers to these questions can be found in US president Barack Obama’s “back to school” speech. Here is an excerpt(摘录) from his speech.
I know that sometimes, you get the sense that you can be rich and successful without any hard work—that your ticket to success is through rapping (饶舌音乐) or basketball or being a TV star, when chances are, you’re not going to be any of those things.
But the truth is, being successful is hard. You won’t love every subject you study. Not all the homework will seem completely important to your life right this minute. And you may not succeed at everything the first time you try.
That’s OK. Some of the most successful people in the world are the ones who’ve had the most failures. JK Rowling’s first Harry Potter book was turned down 12 times before it finally came out. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team, and he lost hundreds of games and missed thousands of shots (投篮) during his career. But he once said, “I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
These people succeeded because they understand that you can’t let your failures beat you—you have to let them teach you. You have to let them show you what to do differently next time.
No one’s born being good at things. You become good at things through hard work.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of strength. It shows you have the courage to admit(承认) when you don’t know something, and to learn something new.
And even when you’re struggling, even when you’re discouraged (泄气), and you feel like other people have given up on you—don’t ever give up on yourself. Because when you give up on yourself, you give up on your country.
【小题1】Why does Barack Obama mention (提到) JK Rowling and Michael Jordan in the fourth paragraph?

A.To compare these two famous persons.
B.To explain that writing and sports are difficult skills.
C.To show that the two persons were treated unfairly.
D.To prove that failure is the mother of success.
【小题2】Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.No one can be successful without working hard.
B.Failure can be good if you treat it in a right way.
C.Those who believe in themselves shouldn’t ask others for help.
D.One should try his best to make his dream come true.
【小题3】Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?
A.One should change his mind when others give honest advice to him.
B.One should believe in himself no matter what difficulty he is faced with.
C.One doesn’t have to work hard when he has failed several times.
D.One doesn’t have to take others’ advice when they get away from him.

More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost!
Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighbourhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out  of your car. You can bike to work and benefit (受益) from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way.
Folding (折叠) bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travellers.
Health Benefits of Bicycling:
It helps to prevent heart diseases.   
Bicycling helps to control your weight.
A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.
Bicycling can improve your mood (心情).
Exercise  like  bicycling  has  been  shown  to  make  people  feel  better,  more  relaxed  and self-confident.
Bicycling is healthier than driving.
【小题1】When you are riding your bicycle around your neighbourhood, you may _________.

A.pollute the environment around
B.find something you didn’t notice
C.go everywhere and use a little oil
D.get off your bike and begin to work
【小题2】If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and_____________ .
A.get out of the car B.take it onto a train
C.put it in your purse D.go on airline websites
【小题3】One of the benefits from bicycling is that_______________.
A.you can fold the bicycle
B.you will be friendly to others
C.you will be more relaxed
D.you may get fatter and fatter
【小题4】Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people.
B.Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.
C.Riding a bike pollutes your neighbourhood.
D.Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines.

Growing mushrooms(蘑菇)is probably the easiest thing you can do even if you are new to mushroom growing. It is becoming more common because restaurants are starting to create more dishes that include mushrooms.

Mushroom growing is easy. To start, you need to have a space where you are going to grow these mushrooms. It does not have to be a huge space but just enough for you to grow as many mushrooms as you need. When you have found the space perfect for you, you can start researching what kind of mushrooms you want to grow. There are a lot of mushrooms to choose from and not all of them are suitable to eat.

When you decide what kind of mushrooms you want to grow, you can start getting ready to plant the mushrooms. Sometimes you may want to hire some workers to help if you have a large mushroom farm, or if you are trying to start a professional mushroom growing business. Trying to have a business by yourself can be stressful. If you don’t have enough time to spend taking care of everything yourself, some helpers may be the best choice.

After you have started the mushroom growing, you should regularly check that your mushrooms grow properly and that they are not being attacked by any pesticides(农药)or any other animals or something that could be dangerous to them. That is the worst part of mushroom developing. Protect your mushroom farm well with a fence(围栏)or a gate so that only you and your workers can get in and out.

Mushroom growing is not difficult and it is easy to get stared in the world of farming. You will soon possibly be able to provide some of the great cooks of the world with high quality mushrooms that will be enjoyed by thousands of people all over the world.

1.According to the passage, many people begin to plant mushrooms probably _________.

A.because they are in great need.            B.because they look very beautiful

C.because they are healthy food             D.because they are very expensive

2.Which of the following is the right order of planting mushrooms?

a. Choose suitable mushrooms.           b. Protect your mushrooms well.

c. Find some workers to help you.       d. Start to grow the mushrooms.

e. Find a place to plant your mushrooms.

A.c—a—d—b—e     B.e—a—c—d—b     C.c—a—e—b—d     D.e—a—d—b—c

3.It can be inferred(推断)from the passage that __________.

A.pesticides can be used in mushroom growing

B.anyone can produce high quality mushrooms.

C.after starting, you should always take care of the mushrooms

D.having a mushroom business is not so difficult

4.According to the passage, which sentence is NOT true?

A.Although you don’t know much about growing mushrooms, you can do it easily.

B.you can choose a suitable space, just big enough for you to grow mushrooms.

C.All mushrooms aren’t suitable to eat.

D.The worst part of mushroom developing is to protect your mushrooms farm well with fence.

5.The best title of the passage is __________.

A.Healthy mushrooms                     B.The value of mushrooms

C.How to choose mushrooms                D.Suggestions on growing mushrooms

 

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