I’m Ella, a 14-year-old girl from America. Here are the rules my parents set for me:

●When I get out of school, I must text my mom; once on the school bus, text her again; then call her when I get home.

●Show them everything in my schoolbag (and all tests) every day.

●I shower at 8:00 till 8:30 or they will come in and turn the water off.

●I must be asleep by 10:00 (It’s 3:10 a.m. now). If I'm caught awake they will check on me every two hours to make sure I am asleep.

● I must be downstairs for “family time” for at least two hours every weekend.

●Mom chooses what I wear at all times.

● I must walk the dog with Mom. If I go alone, send a video every ten minutes.

● I must ask permission (准许) before watching a movie.

● I must ask my mom if I can be friends with someone before becoming friends.

I have to do what they say, or I'll be a disappointment. But the rules make my life really boring. Today I read a poem by Kahlil Gibran, which says:

Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.

They come through you but not from you,

And though they are with you, yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts.

For they have their own thoughts.

...

Is it a good idea to show this poem to my parents tomorrow?

1.How many times must Ella communicate with her mom from school to home?

A. Once. B. Twice.

C. Three times. D. Four times.

2.Ella must finish a shower in ________.

A. 20 minutes B. half an hour

C. 40 minutes D. an hour

3.What must Ella ask permission to do?

A. Go to bed after 10:00.

B. Walk the dog alone.

C. Watch a TV show.

D. Make a new friend.

4.Why does Ella want to show her parents the poem?

A. She wants to tell them the rules are unfair.

B. She hopes they can explain the poem to her.

C. She needs to share a poem for “family time”.

D. She knows they are interested in Kahlil Gibran.

Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, “Do you think they’ll let me play?” Shay’s father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son, who was disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him some confidence.

Shay’s father came to one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting much.The boy looked around and said, “We’re losing by six runs(分) and the game is in the eighth inning(局). I guess he can be on our team and we’ll try to put him in to bat(击球) in the final inning.

Shay came to the team’s bench and put on a team shirt with a smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in his heart. The boys saw the father’s joy at his son being accepted.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay’s team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the field. He was clearly glad just to be in the game and on the field. In the bottom of the final inning, Shay’s team scored again. Now, next was Shay at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?

Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch(投) came and Shay missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.

The pitcher could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman and Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates, The audience and the players from both teams started screaming, “Shay, run to first! ” Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base.

Everyone shouted. “Run to second!” Catching his breath, Shay ran towards second. By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team, who had a chance to be the hero for his team for the first time, could have thrown the ball to the second baseman, but he understood the pitcher and he too threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head.

All were screaming, “Shay, Shay, Shay, all the way Shay.” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him and shouted, “Shay, run to third.” As Shay rounded third, all were on their feet, crying, “Shay, run home!” Shay ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who won the game for his team.

That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece true love into this world. Shay didn’t make it to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his parents so happy!

1.Why was Shay given the bat in the bottom of the final inning?

A. Because the boys believed they were sure to win the game.

B. Because the boys would like to help Shay enjoy the game.

C. Because the boys found Shay hoped to be a winner.

D. Because the boys were forced to give Shay another chance.

2.The smallest boy threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head, probably because that boy _____.

A. was clearly aware of the pitcher’s purpose

B. looked forward to winning the game for his team

C. failed to throw the ball to the second baseman

D. saw that Shay already reached second base

3.Which of the following has nothing to do with Shay’s becoming the hero for his team?

A. The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman.

B. The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him.

C. The opposing players failed to stop his running to home.

D. One of the opposing players ran to help him.

4.What do you think is the theme of the story?

A. True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other.

B. Everyone has his own strength even if he is disabled.

C. Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and make his parents happy.

D. The results of the game should not be the only purpose of the players.

Sometimes it may seem difficult to improve our health. If so, the following health habits may help you.

Eat breakfast every morning.

Researches show that if you eat a meal in the morning, you may not become too fat or eat too much during lunch. Eating breakfast can help people feel better through the day.

Get enough sleep.

Poor sleep can influence our memory and learning. It can also cause traffic accidents! Studies show that people who don’t get enough sleep seem to get into more accidents, So stay safe and get enough sleep!

Take a walk every day.

Walking is an easy way to exercise. You’d better meet friends for a walk, not for a meal. As you walk, you will see the beautiful world around you. Once you try, you will find that adding a walk into your daily life is very easy.

Join social groups.

Social groups can provide support. They might include sport teams, art or music groups. The people in the group can offer advice and can help each other in difficult times. Also, being in a group keeps your mind busy. An active mind is a healthy mind!

Have a hobby.

A hobby could be running, reading or making something with your hands. Hobbies help people to relax and rest. Hobbies bring us joy as well.

1.You may have a good memory and learn better if you _______.

A. eat breakfast every morning

B. have a good sleep

C. take a walk every day

D. join a social group

2.If you need help and want to help others, you’d better ________.

A. invite your friend to a meal

B. make something with your friends

C. become a member of a social group

D. have a hobby

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. If you have breakfast every morning, you’ll be fat.

B. All the traffic accidents are caused by poor sleep.

C. To join a social group helps you have a healthy body.

D. Having a hobby is the best way to relax.

4.The passage is mainly written for ________.

A. students at school

B. people who don’t like running

C. students who never have breakfast

D. people who want to improve health

5.Which is the best title of the passage?

A. Ways to Improve Your Health

B. Reasons for Keeping Heal thy

C. Good Habits

D. Breakfast and Exercise

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