Bill was a boy of 15. His parents went to gambling(赌博) day and night. Nobody cared about hi. He always failed in his exams. So his teachers didn’t like him, nor did his classmates play with him.
Bill often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up.
One day, Miss Jones, a new teacher, came to Bill’s class. She was a smiling, beautiful woman. Bill was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn’t take his eyes off his teachers; yet, still he failed.
It was Miss Jones’ class. She was asking a question. “I’d like the smartest boy to answer my question.” Then she said loudly, “Bill, please!”
Bill was surprised. And he stood up without a word.
“Just try it! I believe you can!”
After school, Miss Jones had a long talk with Bill. She told him that she cared about him and believed in him.
Bill thought a lot that evening. From then on he arrived at school on time every day. Miss Jones helped him with his homework in the afternoon. She even cooked delicious food for him. She told Bill, “Nothing is impossible if you put your heart in it.”
Later, Miss Jones gave another exam. Bill did it with all his heart. He was very excited to find that he had passed the exam. Now Bill discovered that not only could he learn, but he could do it well. A changed took place in Bill’s heart.
You see, one teacher saved one boy, it’s simple(简单的), really

  1. 1.

    Bill always failed in the exams at first because he ________

    1. A.
      went gambling
    2. B.
      talked in class
    3. C.
      didn’t answer
    4. D.
      gave himself up
  2. 2.

    Miss Jones changed Bill by ________

    1. A.
      doing homework for him
    2. B.
      encouraging and helping him
    3. C.
      giving Bill another exam
    4. D.
      cooking delicious food for him
  3. 3.

    From the passage we can learn ________

    1. A.
      Miss Jones was a loving and careful teacher
    2. B.
      Bill’s parents cared about him very much
    3. C.
      Miss Jones loved to answer Bill’s question
    4. D.
      Bill didn’t like to play with his classmates
  4. 4.

    Which may be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Parents’ Day
    2. B.
      A Lazy Boy
    3. C.
      A Boy’s Change
    4. D.
      A Strict Teacher

Lily: Hello! This is Lily speaking. Is that Kate?
Kate: Yes, it is. Hi! Lily!
Lily: Hi! There’s a meeting this afternoon in our classroom. Can you come, Kate?
Kate: I’m afraid I can’t. My mother isn’t feeling well today. I must help her with the housework and look after my little brother.
Lily: I’m sorry to hear that. But it doesn’t matter. I think you’d better stay at home.
Kate: Thank you. By the way, what’s the meeting about?
Lily: it’s about the basketball game. We’re going to play against(对抗)Class Three.
Kate: That’s great!
Lily: I got a letter from Uncle Wu yesterday. And a color photo, too.
Kate: Er… but who’s Uncle Wu?
Lily: A farmer on the Jinxing Farm. Don’t you remember?
Kate: Oh, yes. He was very friendly to us when we worked there last September.
Lily: it’s a very nice photo. We’re carrying rice in the photo.
Kate: Please bring it to school tomorrow morning.
Lily: OK! Bye!
Kate: Bye!

  1. 1.

    Kate can’t go to the meeting because ____.

    1. A.
      she isn’t feeling well
    2. B.
      she has a lot of homework to do
    3. C.
      her mother isn’t at home
    4. D.
      her mother is ill
  2. 2.

    The meeting is about ____.

    1. A.
      a color photo
    2. B.
      the football game
    3. C.
      Uncle Wu
    4. D.
      the basketball game
  3. 3.

    Uncle Wu is a ____.

    1. A.
      worker 
    2. B.
      doctor 
    3. C.
      farmer 
    4. D.
      teacher

  4. 4.

    Kate and Lily went to the Jinxing Farm to help with ____.

    1. A.
      picking apples
    2. B.
      summer harvest
    3. C.
      growing vegetables
    4. D.
      autumn harvest
  5. 5.

    Which of the following is TRUE?

    1. A.
      The photo is black and white.
    2. B.
      Kate and Lily aren’t in Class Three.
    3. C.
      Kate’s little brother is ill
    4. D.
      Uncle Wu is a bad man.

My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his GF & thr 3 : -@ kids FTF. ILNY; its gr8.
Can you understand this sentence? If you can’t, don't feel too bad. The middle school teacher in England who received this as homework couldn’t either. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized(电脑化的)communication found on Internet or mobile phones. To newcomers, it can look like a completely foreign language. So, what is the "translation" of the sentence above? My summer holidays were a complete waste of time. Before, we used to go to New York to see my brother, his girlfriend, and their three screaming kids face to face. I love New York; it’s great.
Schoolteachers and parents say this new form of writing is harming the English language. Increasing spelling and grammatical mistakes can be seen in students' writing. They fear the language could become corrupted (面目全非的).
Everyone should just relax, say linguists (语言学家). They believe Netspeak is in fact more of a good thing. David Crystal, from the University of Wales, argues that Netspeak and Internet create a new language use and the almost lost art of diary writing has been picked up again. Geoffrey Nunberg, from Stanford University, agrees. "People get better at writing by writing," he says, “Kids who are now doing text messaging and e-mail will write at least as well as, and possibly better than, their parents."
Linguist James Milroy says, for centuries, it is believed without exception(例外)that young people are harming the language. And you can bet your bottom dollar that when today's teenagers become tomorrow's parents, they too will think this way. Milroy argues that languages do not and cannot become “corrupted”, and that they simply change to meet the new needs.
However, Netspeakers do agree that it is important to teach young people how to speak and write Standard English. Cynthia Mcvey says, "I can understand Netspeak worries teachers and it's important that they get across to(沟通)their pupils that text messaging is for fun, but that learning to write proper English is a must for their future.”
Perhaps we should give teenagers a little more trust anyway. Erin, age 12, says, "I wouldn't use text language in my homework. Texting is just for fun."

  1. 1.

    What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

    1. A.
      To give an example of a foreign language.
    2. B.
      To express worries about using Netspeak.
    3. C.
      To show an example of creative methods(方法).
    4. D.
      To lead in the topic of Netspeak.
  2. 2.

    Which of the following is TRUE according to(按照)the passage?

    1. A.
      Cynthia Mcvey points out teenagers can deal with Netspeak properly.
    2. B.
      Geoffrey Nunberg believes Netspeakers can write Standard English.
    3. C.
      David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps develop the habit of writing.
    4. D.
      James Milroy says that every language is changing and improving.
  3. 3.

    The expression " bet your bottom dollar " in Paragraph 5 means “_________”.

    1. A.
      be sure
    2. B.
      be surprised
    3. C.
      think it a pity
    4. D.
      find it interesting
  4. 4.

    What can be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      Netspeak: A Widely-used Language on Internet
    2. B.
      Is Netspeak Harming the English Language?
    3. C.
      Is Netspeak Helpful in Language Learning?
    4. D.
      Netspeak: Advantages and Disadvantages

Fifty-three years ago Barbie Millicent Roberts first appeared in the world of toys.
Since then, Barbie doll, as everyone called her,has become the most successful toy doll in history. Her parent,the Mattel Company,said that 90% of all Ame”rican girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home.
However, Barbie is facing some trouble at present (现在). There are many similar dolls on the market in competiotion with her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, come to life thirteen years ago. She looked more like today’s pop stars with heavy makeup(浓妆) and miniskirts. And her company offers more kind of clothes too.
It seems that Barbie has lost her magic among older girls. “ For younger girls, playing with a Barbie is much fun. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern,” says Vera Shepherd, a shop assitant in a New York toy store.
It is good news that on the international market. Barbie is still No. 1. although Mttel is selling ferwer Barbies int the United States three years, sales in other countries are still going up.in January 2009, Mattel openee its first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become fashion designers for their own Barbies.
Mattel is planning big celebration for Barbie’s 53rd birthday. Fashion designers from all over the world have been called to make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popuplar in the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but

  1. 1.

     Barbie’s family name is______.

    1. A.
      Roberts
    2. B.
      millicent
    3. C.
      Shepherd
    4. D.
      Bratz
  2. 2.

    Barbie’s trouble is that__________.

    1. A.
      it wears heavy makeup and miniskirts.
    2. B.
      other dolls are more popular with little girls.
    3. C.
      other dolls are trying to beat her in the market.
    4. D.
      it has become less popular in the international market.
  3. 3.

    Girls can do the following in the first Barbie shop in Shanghai except_______.

    1. A.
      going shopping
    2. B.
      having food
    3. C.
      drinking juice
    4. D.
      taking photos
  4. 4.

    What’s the meaning of the underline words “fashion designers” in the passage?

    1. A.
      珠宝设计师
    2. B.
      发型设计师
    3. C.
      舞台设计师
    4. D.
      服装设计师
  5. 5.

    What is the best title of the passage?

    1. A.
      First Barbie Shop in Shanghai
    2. B.
      Barbie’s Past and present
    3. C.
      Barbie’s 53rd Birthday Party
    4. D.
      Barbie Lost Her Magic
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