Making a turtle feel welcome

On a cold, rainy day, a boy found a turtle(乌龟) along the river. He was very happy, hoping to raise the turtle as his lovely pet.

He put the turtle on a stone and watched it for a long time. But the turtle didn’t move. Out of curiosity(好奇), the boy started to examine it to find out what was wrong with it. But the turtle pulled in its head and firmly closed its shell. The boy was upset. He grabbed the turtle and began to shake it. But the turtle still stayed in its shell. The boy picked up a stick to try to pry it open.

The boy’s uncle was watching all of this.

“No, that’s not the way,” he yelled.

“In fact, you may kill the turtle before you make it open up with a stick.”

The boy’s uncle took the turtle into the house and set it near the fireplace. The turtle didn’t move at all until it got warm. Then it pushed out its head, stretched out its legs and began to crawl. “Turtles are like that,” said the uncle, “and people, too.”

1.What did the boy do when he couldn’t open the turtle shell?

①He grabbed it and shook it. ②He broke the shell.

③He tried to open it with a stick. ④He put it near the fireplace.

A. ①② B. ①③ C. ①④ D. ③④

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “pry” in Paragraph 2?

A. shake B. steal C. force D. close

3.What’s the meaning of the last sentence in the story?

A. Like humans, turtles like to stay in warm places.

B. Turtles will like humans only if they are warm-hearted.

C. Like humans, turtles like to be treated nicely.

D. There are many similarities between humans and animals.

4.Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. The boy found a turtle in the river when he was swimming.

B. The boy was angry because the shell didn’t open.

C. The boy’s uncle put the turtle into the fireplace.

D. The turtle prefers a warm place to a cold place

Please help the Ruth Hayman Trust Who was Ruth Hayman?

When she came to England, she started up English language classes for adults who had come to live in England. When Ruth died in 1981, some teachers started a charity to remember her.

Who does the Trust help?

Adults who:

●are over the age of 16

●learn English as a foreign language

●are now living in Britain

In 2016-2017, we helped hundreds of students from about 40 countries to study lessons such as medicine, English and computer.

How does the Trust help?

Most of the money we give is for lesson and exam fees (费). And we also give some money for books and tools such as knives and scissors.

Where is the money from?

We raise the money ourselves. Some people give us money because they support what we do. We also have many events such as concerts, sales of things and food to raise money. We once helped Naima. She helped us raise money later. She talked about how the Trust had helped to change her life. But we don’t have enough money. To continue helping people like Naima, we need to raise more money.

How can you help?

Please help by organizing a money-raising event in your college or in your community. We will help you say “thank you”.

Please help the Ruth Hayman Trust Who was Ruth Hayman?

When she came to England, she started up English language classes for adults who had come to live in England. When Ruth died in 1981, some teachers started a charity to remember her.

Who does the Trust help?

Adults who:

●are over the age of 16

●learn English as a foreign language

●are now living in Britain

In 2016-2017, we helped hundreds of students from about 40 countries to study lessons such as medicine, English and computer.

How does the Trust help?

Most of the money we give is for lesson and exam fees (费). And we also give some money for books and tools such as knives and scissors.

Where is the money from?

We raise the money ourselves. Some people give us money because they support what we do. We also have many events such as concerts, sales of things and food to raise money. We once helped Naima. She helped us raise money later. She talked about how the Trust had helped to change her life. But we don’t have enough money. To continue helping people like Naima, we need to raise more money.

How can you help?

Please help by organizing a money-raising event in your college or in your community. We will help you say “thank you”.

1.How did Ruth Hayman help others?

A. By giving classes to adults.

B. By starting a small charity.

C. By organizing money-raising events.

D. By helping the teachers in England.

2.The following four people are all living in Britain. Who may get help from the Ruth Hayman Trust?

A. A ten-year-old boy who wants to learn English.

B. A sixteen-year-old girl who wants to study in China.

C. A seventeen-year-old boy whose first language is English.

D. A nineteen-year-old poor girl who can only speak French.

3.Which is NOT the way to get money?

A. Raising money by having some events.

B. Getting money from some kind people.

C. Asking for money from the people they have helped.

D. Getting help from the people they have helped.

4.Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The Ruth Hayman Trust was set up after Ruth Hayman died.

B. The Ruth Hayman Trust only helps people from England.

C. The Ruth Hayman Trust only helps with lesson and exam fees.

D. The Ruth Hayman Trust gets most of its money from teachers.

5.Why did the writer write this passage?

A. To introduce a famous person.

B. To show why a charity is successful.

C. To introduce how to get help in England.

D. To encourage us to help a charity.

Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.

The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. To often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasure, such as reading a good book, listening to your favourite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives.

Another secret to living a happy life to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this, dancing or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.

Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simple help out around the house by washing the dishes.

1.The best title of the passage is______.

A. Money Makes You Happy

B. The Secrets of Happiness

C. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy

D. Good Friends Make You Happy

2.The second paragraph tells us that ______.

A. the more friends you have, the happier you will be

B. we shouldn’t think about our future

C. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life

D. some people fail to live a happy life

3.The passage gives us _______ pieces of advice on happiness.

A. one B. two C. three D. four

4.The writer thinks that _______.

A. everyone knows how to live a happier life

B. it’s wrong to spend time on work

C. hobbies take up too much time

D. doing good things for someone can make you happier

5.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Reading a good book.

B. Traveling to foreign country.

C. Playing a sport.

D. Spending time with close friends.

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