“Can I see my baby?” the happy new mother asked. When the baby was lying in her arms and she moved the cloth to look upon his tiny face,she gasped (吃力地喘着 气) . The doctor turned quickly and looked out of the hospital window. The baby had HP,been born without ears. Luckily,time proved that the baby’s hearing was perfect.

Though the misfortune (不幸) happened to him,he grew into a handsome boy. Yet he felt ashamed when he communicated with others.

   “You should get in touch with other young people”’ his mother told him,with a kindness in her heart. The boy's father talked with the family doctor about his ears.

“Could nothing be done?” the father asked. “I believe I could give him a pair of outer ears,if they could be got,” the doctor replied.

   Two years went by. One day,his father said to the son,You are going to the hospital,Son. Mother and I have found someone who will donate the ears you need,but it's a secret. ” The operation is a big success. Later he married and entered the diplomatic (外交的) service. One day,he asked his father ,“Who gave the ears? Who gave me so much? I could never do enough for him or her. ”

   “You could,my son ,” said the father ,“but the agreement was that you are not to know... not yet. ” 

   The years kept their secret,but one of the darkest days did come. He stood with his father over his mother's casket (棺材) . Slowly,the father stretched forth (伸出) a hand and raised the thick,reddish brown hair to reveal the mother had no outer ears.

   “Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut”’ his father whispered gently ,“and nobody ever thought mother less beautiful,did they?”(浙江省宁波市宁海县长街镇初级中学2013 —2014学年八年级下学 期第三次月考英语试题)

() 1. Why did Mother gasp when she saw her newborn baby?

   A. Because her son had a tiny face.

   B. Because she saw her son crying.

   C. Because her son was in her arms.

   D. Because her son was born imperfect.

() 2. Who gave the son the ears?

   A. His mother. B. His father. C. A doctor. D. A stranger.

() 3. The underlined word “reveal” in the last but one paragraph means “ ”.

   A. see   B. show   C. find   D. search

() 4. The best title for the passage would be

   A. Mother's hair. B. An unforgettable memory.

   C. Who gave me the ears? D. Who is my most respectable person?

() 5. The main purpose of the passage is to tell readers that.

   A. the secret was kept until the mother died

   B. real love lies in what is done but not known

   C. the operation on the boy was a great success

   D. the boy entered the diplomatic service when he grew up

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Teach a Child Respect

As a child grows out of being an infant(婴儿)and begins to notice and react to the world around them, you may find yourself wondering how you possibly pass all of the things that they need to become a responsible, respectful adult. 1. A child who learns to respect all he meets not only receives respect from others in kind, but learns to respect himself as well.

Instructions

★ Show your child respect. This is perhaps the best way to teach your child how to respect others. Listen to your child by giving her your full attention and she will learn to listen to you, understanding how important this is in relationships.

2. The more you say “please” and “thank you” to your child, the more likely he will learn to use them with you and others. Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation.

★ Agree to disagree. 3. Explain your decision so that she will understand your reasoning and expect respectful responses. Disagreeing with you doesn’t equate to disobedience.

★ Control your impulse to overreact. When a situation arises between you and your child that requires calmness, keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior. 4.

★ Praise, praise, praise! So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that the accomplishments are not celebrated enough. 5.

A.Teach your child manners by using polite requests and responses.

B.Try to remember that a child won’t always agree with you.

C.Respect is necessary for a meaningful and successful life.

D.If he sees you lose your temper, he is more likely to respond that way in future.

E.A child may act like he pleases, but will respect being given limits.

F.When you see your child exhibit respectful behavior, make sure he knows just how proud you are of him.

G.Signs such as sudden poor performance in school, behaviors like fears and threats accompany behavior problems in children.

It was Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously—but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him.“When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he lived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

1.Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

A. He was riding to school.

B. He was listening to a strange sound.

C. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

D. He was going fishing with his father.

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

A. They crowded like a black cloud.

B. They shocked and terrified Andy.

C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.

3.How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help.

B. He hid himself under the water.

C. He rushed into the Nelson house.

D. He rode off in the opposite direction.

4.Which of the following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees?

A. No pains, no gains.

B. Once bitten, twice shy.

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.

D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.

One Test for Graduate and Business School.

Getting an advanced degree can create many opportunities. The GRE revised General Test—the most widely accepted graduate admission test worldwide—can bring you one step closer to achieving your career goals.

There has never been a better time to take the test that gives you more opportunities for your future. The GRE revised General Test features question types that closely reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school.

Who Takes It?

Prospective graduate and business school applicants from all around the world who are interested in pursuing a master's , MBA, specialized master's in business or doctoral degree take the GRE revised General Test. Applicants come from varying educational and cultural backgrounds and the GRE revised General Test provides a common measure for comparing candidates' qualifications.

GRE scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement(补充) your undergraduate records, recommendation letters and other qualifications for graduate level study.

When and Where Do People Take It?

The GRE revised General Test is available at more than 700 test centers in more than 160 countries. In most regions of the world, the computer delivered test is available on a continuous basis throughout the year. In Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, the computer delivered test is available one to two times per month. In areas of the world where computer delivered testing is not available, the paper delivered test is available up to three times a year in October, November and February.

Who Accepts It?

The GRE revised General Test is accepted at thousands of graduate and business schools as well as departments and divisions within these schools.

1.If you want to study for a master's degree in the USA, you'd better_______ .

A. achieve your career goals

B. earn as much money as possible

C. vary educational and cultural background

D. take the GRE revised General Test

2.In a less developed area with very few computers, test takers probably can't take

the GRE revised General Test in ________ .

A. February B. August C. October D. November

3.What is the purpose of this passage?

A. To sell test papers.

B. To introduce a kind of test.

C. To get new students for schools.

D. To compare two kinds of tests.

The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published(出版) to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.

During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear(运动服). It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics.

In the 1950’s, the stamps of this kind became more colorful. When the White Olympics came, the host countries as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when the Chinese sports men began to take part in the White Olympics.

Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet.

Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.

1. The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics _______.

A. are not held in winter

B. are different games

C. are the same thing

D. are held in summer

2. The world made it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games _______.

A. after the year 1936

B. after the 3rd White Olympics

C. before the 3rd White Olympics

D. before the year 1932

3.The Winter Olympics is held once _______.

A. every two years B. every three years

C. every five years D. every the fourth year

4.Which of the following is true?

A. Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games

B. Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

C. All the countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

D. Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

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