If you have failed in the past to try to make big changes in life，try again now，one tiny step at a time．
Every year it’s the same．As December comes to an end，you think about the new year and all the ways you want to improve your life. But as you start to write down your hopes for the new year，you think about the last year．You excitedly write down all the changes you are going to make，but by the end of January those ideas get lost in your busy life．
Here’s a suggestion：Forget the too big，hard-to-achieve goals(目标) and just think about the small ones．“We often think that we have to do everything in big steps, even though it’s so hard for us to reach it．” said Robert Maurer，who recently wrote the book One Small Step Can Change Your Life．“What we try to do is to begin with such a small step that we can’t find any excuse not to do it．”
“Kaizen”，a Japanese word，is used to mean to change behavior and attitudes（态度）．During World War Il，American factory managers were able to increase productivity by trying small, continuous improvements instead of sudden changes．After the war，the idea was brought to a rebuilding Japan．It made Japan develop fast. The Japanese called it “kaizen”, which means “improvement”．
Maurer studied the idea and did some experiments with it. “Kaizen” could possibly help people succeed in doing everything

  1. 1.

    Robert Maurer wrote a book to tell us           

    1. A.
      we should do everything in big steps
    2. B.
      how to change one’s life with one small step
    3. C.
      we should try a lot of sudden changes
    4. D.
      how to find a small step without any excuse
  2. 2.

    The writer of the passage suggests we should           

    1. A.
      make changes at the end of the year
    2. B.
      do few experiments with “kaizen”
    3. C.
      do things with hard-to-achieve goals
    4. D.
      take a tiny step to achieve big goals
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is TRUE from the passage?

    1. A.
      Robert Maurer studied “kaizen” and found it helpful
    2. B.
      You can achieve your goals if you are not too busy
    3. C.
      You can’t find any excuse not to reach a big goal
    4. D.
      “Kaizen” was brought to Japan during World WarⅡ

One Sunday morning, I decided to buy a computer to use for school. I went to the biggest store in town, which sold all kinds of computers. There were so many computers there that I didn’t know how to choose a right one.
“Hi! What can I do for you?” A young man greeted me with a sweet smile. He looked like not a salesman but a student like me. I had a strange feeling—as if I had met him before. He began patiently showing me each model. With his help, I decided to buy one computer with enough functions at a very low price. I enjoyed this shopping experience because of his smile. A few months later, something was wrong with my computer. I went back to the store to have it fixed. When I arrived there, what I saw first was still his smile. As soon as I told him my problem, he comforted me immediately and tried his best to solve the problem for me. I was quite grateful to him for his sweet smile and good service (服务).
When I went back to school, his smile often appeared in my mind. I don’t know whether we’ll meet each other again, but his sweet smile will stay there in my memory and deep in my heart. Smiling is the most peaceful language in our life

  1. 1.

    After reading the story, we can know that the writer is a _________

    1. A.
      student
    2. B.
      salesman
    3. C.
      doctor
    4. D.
      reporter
  2. 2.

    The underlined word grateful in the second paragraph means _________

    1. A.
      反感的
    2. B.
      遗憾的
    3. C.
      感激的
    4. D.
      尊敬的
  3. 3.

    The writer enjoyed the experience in the computer store because the young salesman ______

    1. A.
      helped him choose the cheapest computer
    2. B.
      showed him how to use the computer correctly
    3. C.
      helped him to buy a computer with enough functions
    4. D.
      gave him his sweet smile and good service
  4. 4.

    The best title for the passage is _________

    1. A.
      How to choose a right computer
    2. B.
      How to use a computer correctly
    3. C.
      The importance of smiling
    4. D.
      The importance of computers

Do you want to be the most popular person in the class? You don’t need to change your character; you just need to improve your personality (人格). In fact, people trust and love the most popular people because they stay normal but still have something that makes them different from the rest of us. Here are some pieces of advice about becoming the most popular person in the class.
◆If you want others to like and respect (尊重) you, you have to start by liking and accepting yourself. Do not change yourself in order to please others.
◆Be helpful to everyone and do it happily. Being nice to people is almost like helping them, because by being nice you make others happy.
◆Be active and have a positive view towards life. Develop confidence in yourself.
◆Stay clean and wear fresh clothes. Do not try to follow fashion to please others.
◆Big words and power cannot bring you respect. You have to get it by being honest. It also helps your personal growth. You must be a person that can be trusted to get respect

  1. 1.

    If you want to become the most popular person, you should __________

    1. A.
      improve your personality
    2. B.
      trust and please others
    3. C.
      change your character
    4. D.
      make yourself different from others
  2. 2.

    According to the article, __________ can bring you respect

    1. A.
      following fashion
    2. B.
      using big words
    3. C.
      being honest and helpful
    4. D.
      saying hello to others every day
  3. 3.

    The underlined sentence shows that __________

    1. A.
      you should be polite when you help others
    2. B.
      you should make yourself happy[
    3. C.
      we can help others only by being happy
    4. D.
      you should always be nice to others

New rules and behaviour standards (行为规范) for middle school students came out in March. Middle school is going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won't only have high marks. They will also be kids who don't dye (染) their hair, smoke or drink. Here are some of the new rules. 
Tell the truth. Have you ever copied someone else's work on an exam? Don't do it again! That's not honest. If you have played computer games for two hours in your room, don't tell your parents that you have done homework.
Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for other people. April is Bird-Loving Month in our country. Is your school doing anything to celebrate? You should join! That way, you can learn more about animals and how to protect them. Have you ever quarreled（吵架）with your teammates when your basketball team lost? Only working together can make your team stronger. Be friendly to the people you are with. Try to think of others, not only yourself.
Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Perhaps you'll discover（发现） Earth II someday. Don't look down at anyone. Everyone's ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.
Protect yourself. Has someone ever taken money from one of your classmates? Don't let it happen to you. If you have to go home late, you should let your parents know.
Use the Internet carefully. The Internet can be very useful for your studies. But some things on the Internet aren't for kids, so try to look at Web pages that are good for you. You can use the Web for fun or homework

  1. 1.

    According to the passage, which of the following is not true?

    1. A.
      Take care of yourself when you are out
    2. B.
      Tell the truth, even when you are wrong
    3. C.
      Keep some animals to protect them
    4. D.
      Use the Internet, but keep away from bad thing
  2. 2.

    The main idea of the fourth paragraph is about         

    1. A.
      making the team stronger
    2. B.
      working together with others
    3. C.
      being a good friend to others
    4. D.
      getting on well with others
  3. 3.

    The passage tells us how to         

    1. A.
      be top students
    2. B.
      do more at school
    3. C.
      care for others
    4. D.
      use the Internet

Happiness is for everyone. You don’t need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time.
In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice a bit of them, you can see that happiness is always around you.
Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else that can’t be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge(向…挑战)yourself. So you can not always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving(旋转)door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person

  1. 1.

    When you fall down in a PE class, both your teacher and your classmates will______.

    1. A.
      laugh at you
    2. B.
      play jokes on you
    3. C.
      quarrel with you
    4. D.
      help you up
  2. 2.

    What will your friends say to you when you make great progress?

    1. A.
      Oh, so do I
    2. B.
      Congratulations
    3. C.
      Good luck
    4. D.
      It’s just so-so
  3. 3.

    Which idea is NOT right according to the passage?

    1. A.
      People who have cars would never like to walk in the open air
    2. B.
      You can get help from others when you make mistakes
    3. C.
      You can still be a happy person even if you have little money
    4. D.
      Happiness is always around you though difficulties come towards you
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is this passage about?

    1. A.
      Bad luck
    2. B.
      Good luck
    3. C.
      Happiness
    4. D.
      Life

Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like local people. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city—trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents(分). If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses all you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket because he can not give changes.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking (预订) can also be made easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL (租) CARS
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel on your own, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.
For car rental, call Avis on +65 6737 1668.

  1. 1.

    If you need to find the bus number, you may call____________

    1. A.
      65 6737 1668
    2. B.
      6552 8888
    3. C.
      1800 767 4333
    4. D.
      6552 2222
  2. 2.

    If you buy an EZ-Link card, you can take____________

    1. A.
      both buses and trains
    2. B.
      only trains
    3. C.
      both buses and taxis
    4. D.
      only rental cars
  3. 3.

    What do you think the text probably is?

    1. A.
      A science report
    2. B.
      A travel guide
    3. C.
      A novel
    4. D.
      A diary

Hello! I’m Sandy .I’m a Grade 8 students.I study at a secondy school .Now let me tell you about my school life. I get up at 6:15 a.m.Then I have my breakfast at six thirty. I go to school by bus .My home is about five kilometers away.from school.This often takes me 20 minutes.The first school begins at eight every morning.I usually have four classes in the morning and two in the afternoon.Each class lasts 45 minutes .I have lunch at school .I often eat rice ,meat and many vegetables.Then I can sleep about half an hour.After class, I play volleyball or football with my classmates.School is over and I go home.I spend an hour on my homework .I watch TV for half an hour

  1. 1.

    What time does Sandy get up every day ?

    1. A.
      6:15 a.m
    2. B.
      6:15 p. m
    3. C.
      6:30 a. m
    4. D.
      7 a.m
  2. 2.

    How does Sandy go to school every morning?

    1. A.
      On foot
    2. B.
      on a bike
    3. C.
      By car
    4. D.
      By bus
  3. 3.

    How far is her home from school?

    1. A.
      5 meter
    2. B.
      5 kilometers
    3. C.
      15miles
    4. D.
      15kilometers
  4. 4.

    How long does it take her to take a bus every morning?

    1. A.
      20minutes
    2. B.
      20seconds
    3. C.
      20hours
    4. D.
      20days
  5. 5.

    How many classes does she have in a day?

    1. A.
      2
    2. B.
      4
    3. C.
      6
    4. D.
      8

Mo, the first Nobel winner in literature born and living in China, said he had trouble with the sudden publicity, which put a lot of pressure on him.
"I only hope to return to my writing desk as soon as possible, and I would also like to do well in society anonymously.(无名地)" Mo said. He was bothered by a large number of requests asking him to offer help that took advantage of his fame. " I was upset the first several days after the prize announcement, but then I realized the prize is just like a mirror that reflects various attitudes about my winning, and more, reflects the real me," Mo said. "I still consider myself an ordinary citizen who writes. And presenting quality works is my duty and best way of giving back to society. I'm no superstar," he emphasized(强调) several times.
Mo believes Chinese literature has achieved much in the past thirty years, and the driving force behind that is not the prize. Writers' creations should not be driven by awards, or criticism, or readers' expectations. Mo said he misunderstood the standards of the academy's selection before he visited Stockholm（斯德哥尔摩） to receive the prize in December.
"I thought they were judging the authors' personality or political features, then I learned the sole standard of their selection is literature itself, which is also deeply based in the Swedish people's long-established practice of reading a large number of books," Mo said.
During the forum, established Chinese and Australian writers discussed subjects as diverse as tradition and modernity, the local and the universe and cultural inclusiveness. And they will also read works to each other and the readers. The writers communication will further promote（推动） Chinese writers to a global audience.
Australian Ambassador（大使） to China Frances Adamson agreed. "It's a milestone （驱动）of literary exchanges between the two countries, who are longtime friends," Adamson said

  1. 1.

    Mo is the first Nobel winner in ______ born and living in China

    1. A.
      literature
    2. B.
      peace
    3. C.
      physics
    4. D.
      chemistry
  2. 2.

    When did Mo receive the prize?

    1. A.
      In September
    2. B.
      In October
    3. C.
      In November
    4. D.
      In December
  3. 3.

    What did Mo say about himself after he got the prize?

    1. A.
      He considered he was a superstar
    2. B.
      He still considered he was an ordinary citizen who writes
    3. C.
      He considered he was famous all over the world
    4. D.
      He considered he became rich
  4. 4.

    Who is Frances Adamson?

    1. A.
      He is the French Ambassador to China
    2. B.
      He is the Canadian Ambassador to China
    3. C.
      He is the Australian Ambassador to China
    4. D.
      He is the American Ambassador to China
  5. 5.

    Which of the following statements is TRUE?

    1. A.
      Mo didn’t hope to return to my writing desk
    2. B.
      Mo was always upset after the prize
    3. C.
      The driving force behind writers is the prize
    4. D.
      Mo’s success will promote Chinese writers

Chris is not a traditional explorer --- he usually works in an office for a large organization. However, Chris' job can be just as exciting and dangerous as being an explorer.
Chris works for MSF, an organization also known as .Doctors Without Borders. Since1971, MSF has sent trained doctors all over the world to help people who have suffered from disasters, such as wars and illnesses. Chris is a doctor from France who has traveled to many places to organize programs that help people.
At the moment, over 27,000 trained doctors have taken part in MSF projects. The organization received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. All kinds of doctors can volunteer for MSF. They need to be ready to go almost anywhere in the world and, of course, they should face difficulties. Most of MSF's work is in Africa. When MSF chooses a doctor for a task, they have to go for at least six months. When doctors have completed a few tasks, they might be sent on an emergency task following a disaster, such as an earthquake.
But why would doctors leave a comfortable life and a good pay to join MSF? According to Chris, the experience they have is a great help in their life. What's more, just like the explorers of the past, they need to keep an open mind and learn to get on well with the people they meet. One thing that they can say at the end of any task is that they have made a real difference to people’s lives

  1. 1.

    What may MSF's work be like?

    1. A.
      Tiring and boring
    2. B.
      Exciting and dangerous
    3. C.
      Relaxing and colorful
    4. D.
      Peaceful and comfortable
  2. 2.

    As a volunteer doctor for MSF, he or she should     

    1. A.
      have worked in Africa for six months
    2. B.
      have been sent on an emergency task
    3. C.
      be ready to work for a task for at least half a year
    4. D.
      have suffered from wars, illnesses or other disasters
  3. 3.

    Why would doctors like to join MSF?

    1. A.
      Because they can get a good pay
    2. B.
      Because they can have a comfortable life
    3. C.
      Because they can help others and get experience
    4. D.
      Because they can travel abroad with their families
  4. 4.

    What is the main idea of this passage?

    1. A.
      Chris is a doctor who has organized programs to help people
    2. B.
      MSF received the Nobel Peace Prize for helping poor countries
    3. C.
      Volunteer doctors make a real difference to their own lives in MSF
    4. D.
      MSF offers medical help to people who have suffered from disasters

Bringing a giraffe into the world is a tall order. A baby giraffe is born 10 feet high and usually lands on its back. Within seconds it rolls over its legs under its body. Then the mother giraffe rudely introduces its children to the reality of life.
In his book, A View from the Zoo, Gary Richmond describes how a new-born giraffe learns its first lesson.
The mother giraffe lowers her head long enough to take a quick look. Then she puts herself directly over her child. She waits for about a minute, and then she does the most unreasonable thing. She throws her long leg and kicks her baby, so that it’s sent sprawling(四脚朝天).
When it doesn’t get up, the process is repeated again and again. The struggle to rise is important. As the baby giraffe grows tired, the mother kicks it again. Finally, it stands for the first time on its shaky legs. Then the mother giraffe kicks it off its feet again. Why? She wants it to remember how it got up. In the wild, a baby giraffe must be able to get up as quickly as possible to stay with its group, where there’s safety.
Another writer named Irving Stone understood this. He spent a lifetime studying greatness, writing stories about such men as Michelangelo, Vincent van Gogh, Sigmund Freud, and Charles Darwin.
Stone was once asked if he had found something that runs through the lives of all these great people. He said, “I write about people who sometime in their life have a dream of something. They’re beaten over the head, knocked down and for years they get nowhere. But every time they stand up again. And at the end of their lives they’ve realized some small parts of what they set out to do .”

  1. 1.

    What does the underlined part “a tall order” in Paragraph 1 mean?

    1. A.
      A happy thing
    2. B.
      A difficult task
    3. C.
      A big dream
    4. D.
      A beautiful scene
  2. 2.

    Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?

    1. A.
      This passage is a description of giraffes’ living habits
    2. B.
      Baby giraffes can’t stand up until three months old
    3. C.
      Irving Stone spent a lifetime studying and writing stories about great people
    4. D.
      The great people can’t stand up after they’re knocked down for years
  3. 3.

    What would be the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      How to keep a baby giraffe
    2. B.
      Learning to Get Back Up
    3. C.
      Stories about the great people
    4. D.
      A mother giraffe and its baby giraffe
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