题目内容
One of sweetest memories as a child is of going down to the river and sitting comfortably on the bank. There I would enjoy the peace and quiet, watch the water rush downstream and listen to songs of birds. I would also watch the bamboo trees bend under the pressure from the wind and watch them return gracefully to their original state after the wind had died down.
When I think about the bamboo tree’s ability to bend and move back, the word “resilience” comes to my mind. When it is used for a person, this word means the ability to readily recover(恢复) from shock, sadness or any other suffering. Have you ever felt like you were going to snap? Have you ever felt like you were at your breaking point? Thankfully, you have survived to talk about it.
Life is a mixture(混合) of good times and bad times, happy moments and unhappy moments. The next time you are experiencing one of those bad times or unhappy moments that take you close to your breaking point, bend, but don’t break. Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you.
An amount of hope will take you through the unpleasant suffering. With hope for a better tomorrow or a better situation, things may not be as bad as they seem. The unpleasant suffering may be easier to deal with if the end result is worth having.
If things get tough and you are at your breaking point, show resilience. Like the bamboo trees, bend, but don’t break!
【小题1】What does the word “snap” in the second paragraph most probably mean?
| A．break | B．change |
| C．win | D．Complain |
| A．Holding peace and quiet in mind. | B．Waiting until sufferings disappear. |
| C．Experiencing more bad times. | D．Hoping for a better tomorrow. |
| A．Memories of Bamboo | B．Be Like Bamboo |
| C．Enjoying Bamboo | D．Characteristics of Bamboo |
【小题1】A
【小题2】D
【小题3】B
解析
Jean is a bright young woman from a rich and famous family. She goes to a good university and has almost everything that money can buy. But the people in Jean’s family are so busy that they can hardly find time to be with her. In fact, Jean is quite lonely.
So Jean spends a lot of her time on QQ. She likes being anonymous(匿名的) talking to people who do not know about her famous family and her rich life. She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made a lot of friends.
Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and he lived in San Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had the same interests in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them many hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot the time. Of course, they wanted to know more about each other. David sent a picture of himself: he was a tall, good-looking young man with a big, happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other.
When Jean’s father told her that he was going on a business trip to San Francisco, she asked him to let her go with him, so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of the rock singer they liked most. But when Jean knocked on David’s door in San Francisco, she found that the special friend she had talked to was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!
【小题1】Jean spends time talking on QQ in order to .
| A．tell others she is from a good family. |
| B．find someone to talk to. |
| C．learn more from the QQ talking. |
| D．find a good boy friend. |
| A．David | B．Jean | C．Jim | D．Linda |
| A．Both David and Linda aren’t real names. |
| B．Jim was a tall, good-looking young man. |
| C．Jean went to San Francisco with her father. |
| D．Jim and Jean both like rock music. |
| A．A Real Surprise | B．A Talk on QQ |
| C．A Bright Young Girl | D．A Good-looking Boy |
Tom had once worked in a city office in London, but now he was out of work．He had a large family to support, so he often found himself in difficulty．He often visited Mr．White on Sundays, told him about his troubles, and asked for two or three pounds．
Mr．White, a man with a kind heart, found it difficult to refuse to give the money, though he himself was poor．Tom had already received more than thirty pounds from Mr．White, but he always seemed to be in need of some more．
One day, after telling Mr．White a long story of his troubles, Tom asked for five pounds．Mr．White had heard this sort of thing before, but he listened patiently to the end．Then he said,“I understand your difficulties, Tom．I’d like to help you．But I’m not going to give you five pounds this time．I’ll lend you the money, and you can pay me back next time you see me．”
Tom took the money, but he never appeared again．
【小题1】Tom was now in difficulties because he ____．
| A．worked in a city office and was poorly paid |
| B．was poorly paid and had a large family to support |
| C．was poorly paid and always spent money carelessly |
| D．was out of work and had a large family to support |
| A．twice a week | B．often on Sundays |
| C．always on Sundays | D．whenever he needed money |
| A．at least thirty-five pounds | B．just thirty-five pounds |
| C．less than thirty pounds | D．five pounds |
SUNNY SCHOOL
We are a bilingual (双语) school for children of 6-15. We want a cook, a library assistant, a sports coach and a language teacher.
| Job | Age | Language | Skill | Other term(其它条件) |
| Cook | 25-40 | Chinese | Cooking both Chinese food and western food | Healthy |
| Library assistant | 20-35 | Chinese English | Having the knowledge (知识) of different kinds of books | Careful |
| Sports Coach | 20-40 | Chinese English | Majoring in (主修) physical education | Healthy, strong |
| Teacher | — | Chinese English | Majoring in English | — |
| A．A four-year-old child. | B．A ten-year-old child. |
| C．An eleven-year-old child. | D．A fifteen-year-old child. |
| A．A cook. | B．A headmaster. |
| C．A library assistant. | D．A sports coach. |
| A．The language teacher. | B．The library assistant. |
| C．The cook. | D．The sports coach. |
| A．Chinese | B．English |
| C．language | D．physical education |
| A．The teacher can only teach Chinese. |
| B．A twenty-five-year old cook can't work in the school. |
| C．The library assistant must be careful. |
| D．A teacher must be strong. |
Many students ask for advice about improving (提高) their English. There are three basic(基本的) questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I'm shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a talk. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?【小题1】How many basic questions do the students often ask?
| A．Two. | B．Three | C．Four. | D．Five. |
【小题2】What should you do if you are shy to speak English?| A．Watch English films. |
| B．Write down the words first. |
| C．Listen to real English songs. |
| D．Take a deep breath and smile before you begin. |
【小题3】 What’s the best title of this passage?| A．How to learn English. |
| B．Talking about English films. |
| C．Advice about English writing. |
| D．The way of beginning an English talk. |
【小题4】Which isn’t a good way to learn English?| A．Listening to English songs. |
| B．Practising English with a foreigner in the street. |
| C．Sitting in your bedroom to remember words. |
| D．Saying the English names for everything you see. |
In Canada and the United States, people enjoy entertaining(请客) at home. They often invites friends for a meal, a party or just for coffee and conversation.
Here are the kinds of things people say when they invite someone to their homes: “Would you like to come over for dinner this Saturday night?” “Hey, we’re having a party on Friday. Can you come?”
To answer an invitation, either say thank you and accept or say you are sorry and give an excuse. “Thanks, I’d love to. What time would you like me to come?” or “ Oh, sorry. I’ve tickets for a movie.”
Sometimes, however, people in the west use expressions(语句) that sound like invitation but which are not real invitation. For example, “Please come over for a drink sometime.” “Why not get together for a party sometime?” or “Why don’t you come over and see us sometime soon?” They are really polite ways of ending a conversation. They are not real invitations because they don’t mention(提到、涉及) a certain time or date. They just show that the person is trying to be friendly. To answer expressions like this, people just say, “Sure, that would be great!” or “OK! Thanks.”
So next time when you hear what sounds like an invitation, listen carefully. Is it a real invitation or is the person just being friendly?
【小题1】Why do Canadians and Americans often invite friends for meals at home?
| A．Because they have modern and beautiful houses. |
| B．Because they can spend less money. |
| C．Because they enjoy entertaining at home. |
| D．Because they can save time. |
| A．Please go to the concert with me some day. |
| B．Would you like to have a cup of tea with us this evening? |
| C．I’ve two tickets here. Can you go to the cinema with me? |
| D．If you are free now, let’s go to Wang’s for a drink. |
| A．I’m glad to hear that. | B．How about this evening? |
| C．Oh, sorry. I’m very busy. | D．That’s great. Thanks. |
| A．they’re trying to be friendly |
| B．they’re trying to make friends with others |
| C．they have already got ready for a party |
| D．their spirit of generosity |
| A．entertainment at home |
| B．real invitations or not |
| C．expressions of starting a conversation |
| D．ways of ending a conversation |