There were many plants in a forest. When spring came, a pine tree saw a red rose nearby and said, "What a beautiful flower! I wish I were that lovely. "

The rose proudly said, "It seems that I am the most beautiful flower in this forest. "Then the rose looked at a cactus (仙人掌) and said, "Look at that ugly plant full of thorns(刺)! "

"What a proud flower! " thought the trees.

As the days passed. the red rose often looked at the cactus and said bad words about it, like "This plant is useless. How sorry I am to be his neighbor ! "

The cactus never got angry and even tried to advise the rose, saying, "God did not create any form of life without a purpose. "

Spring passed, and the weather became very hot. As there was no rain, the red rose began to wilt(枯萎).

One day the rose saw birds put their beaks (喙) into the cactus and then fly away. The red rose asked the pine tree what the birds were doing. The pine tree explained that the birds were getting water from the cactus.

"The cactus has water?" asked the rose.

Yes, you can also drink some from it. The birds can bring water to you if you ask the cactus for help. "

The red rose felt too ashamed to ask for water from the cactus. But finally it did ask for help. The cactus kindly agreed.

The rose learned a lesson and never judged (评价) anyone by their appearance again.

1.At first, _________ thought the cactus was ugly.

A.the rose B.the pine tree C.the birds D.the thorns

2.The red rose began to wilt because __________.

A.the birds could fly B.spring came

C.there was no rain D.the cactus got angry

3.The birds put their beaks into the cactus to _____________.

A.get water B.eat food C.offer help D.tell secrets

4.From the passage, we know the cactus was _______________.

A.rude B.kind C.selfish D.careless

5.From the story, we know___________________.

A.the pine tree didn't think the red rose was beautiful

B.the red rose never said bad words about others

C.the cactus refused to help the birds

D.the red rose realized she was wrong at last

School backpacks have been a hot topic in China recently. Some Chinese parents buy hardcover school backpacks from Japan, although they can be as expensive as 5,000 yuan, according to Chinese newspaper Urban Express. These backpacks are popular because the hard cover helps hold books in place. This can help kids keep their balance and protect their spines(脊柱). But it turns out that the bags can barely fit in the students’ desks.

A good backpack is important for children’s health. “It can relieve(减轻) pressure from the shoulders.” says Dr Rob Danoff from the US. He also says students need a backpack that’s made for the child’s size. Cushioned(加垫的)backs and shoulders straps(带子) will help them avoid pain.

However, the biggest problem for school backpacks is that they are too heavy, noted Hou Weiguang, a doctor in Chengdu. In China, students have too many textbooks and exercise books. The weight makes many kids suffer from side-bending(侧弯的) spines, Hou said. He suggests that a backpack should be no more than 15 percent of a child’s body weight to avoid pain or injury. That means if a student weighs 50 kg, the backpack should be less than 7.5kg.

Parents need to make sure their kids only carry what they need. Schools and governments need to help too, added Zheng Yongshun, an education official from Hong Kong. He said schools should offer lockers(储物柜) space and shared books so kids can carry fewer books.

1.Why are hardcover school backpacks popular?

A.Because they are made in Japan. B.Because they are quite expensive.

C.Because they help protect kids’ spines. D.Because they can perfectly fit into desks.

2.According to Paragraph2, good backpacks should ________ .

A.have cushioned backs B.put pressure on shoulders

C.be smarter than children D.have shorter shoulder straps.

3.According to Hou, how heavy should a backpack be?

A.Less than 15 percent of a child’s body weight.

B.No more than 50 percent of a child’s body weight

C.No more than 50 kg.

D.Less than 7.5kg

4.The last paragraph is written to offer tips on ________ .

A.how to choose good backpacks B.how to reduce the weight of backpacks

C.how to encourage students to share books D.how to design lockers for students

Sore necks are very common these days. How to avoid a sore neck? Here are the things you should know.

• Take precautions(预防措施)after an unusual activity. Many people report having a pain in their necks after doing something that they don't often do, such as a new exercise or packing and moving.

If you know you've done something that puts you at risk, massage(按摩)your neck, do it with different exercises and take a warm bath before bed.

• Make sure your workstation is correct. If you work long hours at a desk, you may want to make sure that your work environment is set up to be the most relaxing Make sure that your body is being treated right.

Keep your feet on the floor. This will often depend on how high your chair is, so adjust(调整)it in time to achieve good results.

• Change your posture often. Sitting in one position for long periods of time is not healthy. Sit with your back straight for most of the time. Take a 5-minute break if you can and walk around every hour.

• Exercise. Find something—swimming, running or climbing-that makes you excited and feel alive. Make it into a usual way. Your body will feel better and your mind will feel more relaxed.

1.In Paragraph 5,the underlined word "it" refers to(指) .

A.the desk B.the chair C.your neck D.your body

2. can avoid a sore neck according to the passage.

A.Making your work environment be quiet B.Sitting with back straight for a moment

C.Packing and moving for a long time D.Exercising often like swimming or running

3.After doing something unusual, you may do the following things except

A.doing it with different exercises B.massaging your neck

C.taking a warm bath before bed D.looking at your phone for too long

4.This passage mainly tells us

A.how to do exercise well B.exercising often is good for people

C.how to avoid a sore neck D.being healthy is the most important

Mr. Hawkins, the headmaster, stopped Anna one day at the school gate.

“Now,” he said, “I want you to tell me the ________, my dear.” Feeling something terrible had happened, Anna said slowly, “________.”

“I have had a most ________ accusation(投诉) made against you by Mrs. Bond.”

“Mrs. Bond?” said Anna, not understanding. Janet Bond was a quiet little ________ of a child. As far as Anna could remember she had never had ________ to speak an angry word to the girl.

“Mrs. Bond,” went on Mr. Hawkins, “told me that you scolded (责备) her daughter yesterday afternoon.”

“Scolded?” cried Anna. “I certainly didn’t do that. ________ Not in school.” She added honestly.

Mrs. Bond’s________was that Janet was a little late back to school in the afternoon. She said she set out from home a little late.

“Just a minute.” Said Anna, beginning to ________. “She did come late, very late. I had marked her ________, of course. Then she ________ slowly in, when we’d started our paper—cutting, and I believe I said she was a nuisance (讨厌). She didn’t appear to hear, and was certainly quite ________.”

“A nuisance!” Mr. Hawkins couldn’t ________ it and asked, “You are sure you said nuisance?”

“I may not even have said that.” Anna replied, “I was not angry at all at that moment—________ I certainly didn’t scold.”

“Mrs. Bond said that you called her child a ‘nuisance’. Is that true?”

“Indeed it isn’t.” said Anna. “The child or the other had ________ it up!”

After Anna’s explanation, Mr. Hawkins felt ________. “Just as I thought, my dear, but of course I had to make sure.”

1.A.result B.truth C.news D.secret

2.A.No way B.Exactly C.Certainly not D.Naturally(自然地)

3.A.mistaken B.correct C.serious D.careless

4.A.mouse B.pig C.rabbit D.bird

5.A.courage(勇气) B.chance C.time D.cause

6.A.At first B.At least C.In fact D.After all

7.A.explanation B.excuse C.story D.question

8.A.think B.imagine C.complain D.understand

9.A.absent B.present(出席的) C.sick D.early

10.A.rushed B.jumped C.walked D.pushed

11.A.sad B.tired C.cheerful D.proud

12.A.guess B.repeat C.follow D.believe

13.A.as B.and C.but D.or

14.A.put B.picked C.looked D.made

15.A.interested B.satisfied C.angry D.surprised

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