—Mum，must I stay there the whole day?

—No，you ____ . You ______ come back after lunch, if you like.

A.mustn’t; can B.needn’t; must

C.needn’t; may D.mustn’t; might

New Year's Day is coming. The children are looking forward to ________ gifts from their parents.

A.receive B.choose C.receiving D.choosing

—Do you know _________ the meeting?

—Tomorrow morning.

A.when they had

B.when they are going to have

C.when did they have

D.when are they going to have

—Have you finished your homework?

—______. Just half of it. How about you?

A.Not at all B.Yes, feel free C.Yes, I have D.Not yet

Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries. They have one or two parents and one or two children each. Children in the US will leave their parents’ home when they grow up. They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs. They often write to their parents or telephone them. And they often go to visit their parents on holiday. Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs. Americans think it is important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves. In America, parents usually let their children do some work around their house. And in many families, parents give their children money for doing some housework so that their children learn how to make money for their own use.

1.An American family is _____________ than that in other country.

A.more B.less C.bigger D.smaller

2.When children in America grow up, they leave their parents’ home to ____.

A.get married B.be free C.find good jobs D.study

3.They visit their parents _____.

A.on weekdays B.on holiday C.at any time D.on weekends

4.Which one is not right? ___________.

A.Children are free to choose their own jobs

B.parents don’t ask their children to do any housework

C.Parents think it is important for their children to make their own decisions.

D.American children usually live far from their parents when they grow up.

5.Some parents pay their children for doing the housework because ______.

A.children can learn how to make money for themselves B.their children ask them to do so

C.the American parents are very rich D.the law (法律) asks them to do so

Little Women is a novel by an American writer, which was published in 1868 and 1869. The novel follows the lives of four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March from childhood to womanhood.

These four sisters live with their mother. Meg and Jo March, the elder sisters, both work outside the home for money to support the family. Meg teaches four children in a nearby family, while Jo helps her grand-aunt March, who is very rich. Beth helps with the housework, and Amy attends school. Their nearest neighbor is a rich man whose orphaned grandson lives with him. The sisters introduce themselves to the handsome shy boy, Laurie, who is the age of Jo.

…

Meg is the beautiful sister; Jo is the tomboy（爱打闹的女孩）; Beth is the musician; and Amy is the charming artist with blond curls. Jo is easy to get angry. One of her challenges（挑战）in growing up is to control her anger. Laurie enjoys his neighbors, joining the family often in play. His grandfather, Mr. Laurence, is charmed（吸引）by Beth, and gives her the piano used by Laurie’s late sister.

1.Who wrote the novel Little Women?

A.Louisa May Alcott. B.Jo March. C.Laurence. D.Laurie.

2.What does Little Women tell about?

A.About the lives of four sisters when they are young.

B.About the lives of four sisters when they are old.

C.About the lives of four sisters after they get married.

D.About the lives of four sisters when they grow up.

3.What is Amy and how does she look like?

A.She is an artist and has golden curly hair. B.She is a musician and charming.

C.She is a teacher and has blond curls. D.She is an artist and easy to get angry.

4.Who is Mr. Laurence?

A.He is very rich. B.He is Laurie’s neighbor.

C.He is Laurie’s grandfather. D.He is Jo’s grandfather.

5.What do we know about Laurie from the passage?

A.He lives with the four sisters. B.He is an orphan.

C.He is easy to get angry. D.He doesn’t like his late sister.

There was once a guy who suffered from cancer, He was 18 years old and could die anytime.

He stayed in his house and never went outside. He was sick of staying home and wanted to go out

for once. So he asked for his mother’s permission, who was his only lifelong friend.

He walked down his block and saw a CD store. He stopped and looked throgh the front door.

He saw a beautiful gid about his age and knew it was love at first sight (看见). He opened the door and walked closer and closer to the desk where she sat.

She looked up anid asked, “Can I help you?” She smiled.

He thought it was the most beautiful smile he had ever seen before, He answered, “Uh...Yeah...Umm...I would tike to buy a CD.”

He picked one out and gave her money for it. She wrapped(包裹) it carefully and gave it to him.

He took it home and put it in his closet. From then on，the same thing happened every day until one evening the phone rang. The mother picked it up and answered, “Hello?” It was the girl!

The mother started to cry and said, “You don’t know? He passed away yeaterday…” The line was quiet except for the cries of the mother.

Late that nighL, the mohter went into the boy’s room and opened the CDs. She found pieces of paper with words: “Hi…I think U R really cute, Do u wanna go out with me? Love. Jocelyn.”

1.Who took care of the guy all his life?

A.His father. B.The girl. C.His mother. D.A doctor.

2.The guy fell in love with the girl___________.

A.after he talked with her B.after she wrapped the CD for him

C.The moment he saw her D.when he gave her money for the CD

3.What can we know about the girl from the passage?

A.She was beautiful. B.She loved the guy.

C.Her name was Jocelyn. D.Both A, B and C.

4.How did the mother feel when she saw the words on piece of paper on the CDs?

A.Excited and surpried. B.Disappointed but excited.

C.Moved and excited. D.Moved but deeply sad.

5.The best title(题目) for the passage can be ____________.

A.Say “I love you” B.Love From a Mother

C.A Beautiful Girl Selling CDs D.A CD Store

Nowadays more and more children seem to get lost in a "sea of digital(数字) technology". As they use digital technology too much, they are losing their ability to do simple things. They can't make toys themselves with hands or help Mum cook dinner. And worst of all, they seem to be losing interest in communicating with others.

"I have talked with a number of teachers. They care about the increasing numbers of young pupils who can play with computers or smart phones, but have few or no skills to make things." said a teacher, Colin Kinney. "Many pupils can't communicate with other pupils but their parents talk proudly of their ability to use a computer or a smart phone."

Instead of playing with other children, more and more children are choosing to stay indoors and quietly play on a tablet (平板电脑)on weekends and fter scriool. How can a child grow up to be a very good artist if he doesn't learn how to use a paintbrush and develop his painting skill? How can a child learn to make friends as he gets older if he doesn't learn to communicate with others at a young age?

Digital technology can be used for good or bad. We can use a stone to either break a window or build a house. We shouldn′t blame the children. We should help them make right choices. It is certainly necessary for children to know how to use digital technology in today's world, but what is more important, we should encourage them to develop social abilities which will do them good when they grow up.

1.What's the worst problem that is mentioned in the first paragraph?

A. Children can't make things themselves.

B. Children make too many friends online.

C. Children don't want to communicate with others.

D. Children don't like helping Mum cook meals at home.

2.According to Colin Kinney, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Teachers don't notice that young pupils have few skills to make things.

B. Many parents are very happy that their kids can use digital technology.

C. Many teachers don't care if young pupils can play computers or tablets.

D. Some parents are worried that their kids use digital technology too much.

3.What do many young children choose to do on weekends and after school?

A. To play on a tablet indoors.

B. To paint with their paintbrushes.

C. To play with other children.

D. To make friends with other children.

4.What does the underlined word "blame" mean in Chinese?

A. 表扬 B. 原谅 C. 评价 D. 责怪

5.What does the writer mainly want to tell us?

A. It's very important for children to have social skills.

B. It's very helpful for children to do some housework.

C. It's necessary for parents to learn to use digital technology.

D. It's difficult for teachers to make right choices for their pupils.

阅读下面短文，用括号内所给动词的适当形式填空 (必要时可加情态动词或助动词)。

One pleasant New-year morning, Edward’s father gave him two bright, new silver dollars. He had wishes for a long time1.（buy）some new books. As he ran down the street to the bookstore, he saw a poor German family, the father, mother and three children2.(walk) in the cold wind. “I 3.(wish) you a Happy New Year.” said Edward, as he was passing on happily. The man shook his head, for he could not understand or speak English. But he 4.(point) to his mouth, and to the children, as if to say, “These little ones 5.(have) nothing to eat for a long time.”

Edward quickly understood that these people 6.(be) poor and in trouble. He took out his dollars, and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife.

“I7.(buy) no books,” said he. “I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed 8.(be) very hungry and tired. I think I9.(wait) for my books till next New Year.”“ My dear boy,” said his father, “here are some books. I give them to you, more as a reward for your goodness of heart than as a New-year gift.”

“Always be ready to help people around you and every year of your life10.(be) a HAPPY NEW YEAR!”

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阅读短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。

I wrote my first poem when I was 5 years old. It was f1.Mother’s Day.

The poem was not my best work, but my mom kept it – just like she kept every other piece of writing and artwork I ever made. She a2.kept my baby clothes and a piece of hair from my first haircut. Sometimes I feel like my mom runs a museum of m3.life, and she is the only visitor.

But it feels n4.to be loved like that. Who else would care enough to keep all of my terrible drawings and silly poems? Only a m5..

O6.Mother’s Day when I was little, I used to bring my mom breakfast in bed, m7.her a card, give her kisses and tell her I loved her. I’d say to her: “You’re the b8.mom in the whole world!”

I don’t get to see my mother very much these days. Now I live in China, 11,200 km from my parents’ home in the US. I’m too far away to bring my mom breakfast in bed or give her kisses. B9.when Mother’s Day comes, I’ll call my mom from China. Over the p10., I’ll tell her I love her. No matter how far away I go, she’s always in my heart.