During my travels through the mountains of Greece I was only ever scared once, it was dusk and as I walked. I came across six large wolves that were feeding on the body of a dead animal. I had heard many stories about wolves as a child and it was this animal that I feared more than any other. The wolves before me were huge, at least 6 feet long and covered with thick grey fur.

As I went near, the wolves left the blood-covered snow that surrounded the body and started walking towards me, one after another. They stopped about 20 meters from me and stared. The lead wolf raised his head into the air and took in a deep breath, as if he was smelling me. The animals looked both beautiful and frightening, but I knew I couldn't show them my fear. As I drew nearer, the lead wolf raised his head once more but this time let out a long, loud cry. The awful cry rang out across the silent valley. I had never heard a more frightening sound. I was almost certain it was a sign to be death.

Every moment I expected to see the pack of wolves’ dash at me. I knew my only hope was to pretend I had no fear. I walked past the line of wolves, like a general moving among his soldiers. They cried out loud again. But when they saw that their cry did not cause me to change my direction or make me run they feared to come after me, so they let me pass and returned to the dead animal.

If I had turned back or tried to run away when they marched out to meet me, I am certain the whole pack would have attacked me in a moment. But my show of false courage intimidated them and kept them back.

1.Why didn't the wolves attack the man?

A.They were no longer hungry when they saw him.

B.The man was already known to the wolves.

C.They were too far away to catch the man.

D.The man showed no fear as he passed by.

2.The underlined word 'intimidated' means .

A.encouraged B.scared C.doubted D.hurt

3.What is the author's purpose in writing this story?

A.To show that mountains can be dangerous places.

B.To discuss the habits of mountain wolves.

C.To stress the need for courage when in danger.

D.To make people aware of the danger of wolves.

4.Which of these is right according to the passage?

A.The wolves were friendly to the writer.

B.The writer knew wolves were dangerous in childhood.

C.The lead wolf asked the other wolves to stand in line.

D.The writer wasn't afraid of the wolves at all.

5.The best title of the passage could be .

A.In Face of Fear B.My Trip to Greece

C.My Mountain Travels D.A Man without Fear

I am a girl called Yuan Ningfei from Beijing. Now I live in London and I’m a student at City of London School for Girls. In my school, music is not just for people who play an instrument. It is for everyone.           

We have music lessons once every week. Not everyone plays a musical instrument, but everyone is expected to learn a little bit about music. After all, it is never too late to pick up an instrument. During our lessons, we learn about musicians like Beethoven and Schumann. We not only listen to the music they composed (作曲), but also learn about their personal history.

 We have concerts each grade. And it’s not just musicians who take part in our concerts. Everyone can take part! The students play the main role. Teachers give non-musicians some simple percussion (打击乐器) instruments because they’re easier to play. When I was in Grade 7, my classmates and I performed(表演) for our parents. I have a few friends who don’t play music. But they played these percussion instruments for that concert. I asked them what it felt like. One of my friends said, “It made me feel confident even if I didn’t think I could be there!” 

Except the concerts, we have many other musical activities as well. Last month, I took part in the Young Musician of the Year Competition, which was organized (组织)by my school this year. I played the piano and won an award (奖项). I felt like I was a star performer onstage. I was so proud!

We all love music, and we believe music is an important part of life and that everyone should have the right to enjoy it.

根据短文内容,选择最佳选项,并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。

1.Where does Yuan Ningfei study at?

A.a school for Boys in Beijing B.a school for Boys in London.

C.a school for Girls in Beijing D.a school for Girls in London

2.How often does Yuan Ningfei have music lessons?

A.Once a day. B.Twice a week. C.Once a week. D.Twice a day.

3.Which of the following is TRUE about the concerts?

A.Only musicians can take part in the concerts.

B.The teachers play the main role in the concerts.

C.Yuan Ningfei performed for her parents when she was in Grade7.

D.Yuan Ningfei’s friend didn’t play any instruments at that concert.

4.What does the underline word onstage mean?

A.在舞台上 B.在会议上 C.在网上 D.在讲台上

5.What do we know from the passage?

A.Music makes everyone become confident.

B.Music is important for Yuan Ningfei’s life.

C.Yuan Ningfei likes classical music the most.

D.Students should take part in different activities.

Little Toby is doing very badly in math. His parents try everything—tutors(家庭教师), cards, special learning centers—in short,everything they can think of. Finally they take Toby to a catholic(天主教的) school.

After the first day, little Toby comes home with a very serious look on his face. He doesn’t kiss his mother hello. Instead,he goes straight to his room and start studying. Books and papers are spread (铺开) out all over the room and little Toby is hard at work. His mother is surprised. She calls him down to dinner and as soon as he finishes eating,he goes back to his room without a word. In no time he is back hitting the books as hard as before. This goes on for some time. Day after day the mother tries to understand what is happening.Finally, little Toby brings home his report card. He quietly puts it on the table and goes up to his room and hit the books. His mom looks at it and to her surprise, little Toby gets an A in math. She can no longer hold her curiosity(好奇心). She goes to his room and asks, “Son, what is it? Is it the nuns(修女)?”

Little Toby looks at her and shakes his head, “No.” “Well then,” she asks again. “WHAT is it?”

Little Toby looks at her and says, “Well, on the first day of school, when I see that man nailed( 钉) to the plussign(十字架), I know they aren’t kidding.”

1.Why do Tommy’s parents send him to a catholic school?

A.Because he can eat well there.

B.Because he can learn more about nuns.

C.Because his parents want him to do better in his math.

D.Because his parents don’t want him to learn math anymore.

2.Tommy’s mother feels surprised that his son .

A.is still the same as usual B.eats so much at dinner

C.kisses her hello after school D.works hard but says little

3.“Hitting the books” means ” in Chinese.

A.studying really hard B.doing exercise C.being angry D.playing games

4.The last sentence in the passage shows that .

A.Toby feels sorry for the nail B.Toby is afraid of being nailed

C.Tommy doesn’t like the plus sign D.Toby likes playing jokes on others

5.From the passage, we can infer(推断)that .

A.teachers should be strict with their students

B.a catholic school is much better than other ones

C.sometimes misunderstanding (误解) might do good

D.nuns are good at helping children with their math

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