In the United States, headmasters and teachers discipline (惩罚) students in several ways. The teacher often writes to or calls the students’ parents. Sometimes students have to stay at school for one hour. If a student behaves (行为) very badly, the headmaster can stop the student having classes. The student can’t come to school for one, two or three days. Mr Lazares, the headmaster of a middle school in Ohio, did not like to do so. When he didn’t let the students come to school, they were happy. “A three-day holiday!” they thought.

One day, a boy was in Mr Lazares’s office. The boy was not behaving well in class. Mr Lazares telephoned the boy’s parents. “If you come to school with your son, I won’t stop him having classes.” He said. The boy’s father came to school and went with his son to every class. Other students looked at the boy and his father. The boy was embarrassed (难为情). After that he behaved better. And, of course, other students behaved better, too.

Now headmasters all over the USA are trying Mr Lazares’s idea. They, too, think that students behave better when parents come to school.

1.What does a headmaster usually do to the student if he behaves very badly?

A. Calls the student’s parents.

B. Writes to the student’s parents.

C. Let the student stay at school for an hour.

D. Stops the student having classes for several days.

2.When a student was stopped having classes for two or three days, he was ____ .

A. happy B. angry

C. worried D. afraid

3.What did Mr Lazares do when his students were not behaving well in class?

A. Tried to talk them.

B. Sent them home

C. Had them stay in his office.

D. Telephoned their parents to come to school and go to classes with them.

4.Why did the other students behave better, too?

A. They were afraid of teachers.

B. They were afraid of Mr Lazares.

C. They didn’t want their parents to come to school.

D. They didn’t like to have classes with the boy’s father.

5.Which is TRUE according to the passage ?

A. Students can behave well if headmasters and teachers discipline them.

B. The teacher can stop the students having the class if they behave very badly.

C. Mr Lazares didn’t let the students leave the school for one or two days.

D. Mr Lazares likes the parents to come to school.

My friend had mentioned the other day that her father had a lot of children's toys he was looking to give away. She knew I have a three-year-old daughter so she thought of me first. I told her I would love it if I could get some nice things for my daughter, which I wouldn't otherwise have been able to afford.

When I met her father, he began to explain he was too poor once and that he would hate to throw away things that can be very useful.

Before he showed me what he was giving away, I thought the toys would be mostly lego's(乐高积木) or things like that. When he was showing me around I saw a bed, a slide, a kitchen set and many other things that just blew my mind. He told me to write a list of everything my daughter could use and as my eyes were wide, he told me not to feel guilty. He said I was helping him by getting rid of the stuff.

As I was looking around I did feel guilty, but I tried to remain more grateful than guilty. Every time I tried to thank him for giving me and my daughter all this wonderful stuff he would thank me right back. I wanted to believe that he was just thanking me so that I wouldn't feel so guilty but in reality I believe that he was as grateful as I was that these toys would be put to good use.

In the eyes of charity, it makes sense to feel grateful, but guilt is just as normal. I know that we could have lived without a slide, which is why I do feel guilty, but I am grateful all the same because my daughter really does enjoy all these nice things!

1.Why did the old man want to give away his toys?

A.He wanted to help those poor children.

B.He was wealthy enough to buy new toys.

C.He wanted to make full use of those toys.

D.He needed some space for more useful things.

2.In the writer's opinion, the old man felt grateful because________.

A.he wanted to make her more guilty

B.he wanted her to take the toys quickly

C.the toys would be put to good use

D.he finally got rid of the stuff

3.What can we know from the passage?

A.The writer took all the toys home.

B.The old man was a kind and thoughtful person

C.The writer wanted to refuse the stuff when she first saw them.

D.The writer's daughter enjoyed the slide most among all the stuff.

4.How did the writer feel when given the stuff?

A.Guilty and honored. B.Grateful and respected.

C.Honored and respected. D.Guilty and grateful.

Steve Morris was not a typical child.But when he was nine,his to be typical was very strong.Of all the people Steve remembered,one woman,his primary-school teacher,Mrs Beneduci, in his mind.Mrs Beneduci was a wise person.She realized that mere words to a kid not carry much weight.So instead,with the secret aid of a little mouse,she found a to show Steve his real talent.

One day Mrs Beneduci began her with the question: who was Abraham Lincoln? Amy was required to answer it.She said in a voice,“Uh ...he,uh,had a beard.” The students burst into .“Steve?” said the teacher.Steve stood up and confidently,“He was the 16th President of the United States.”

with Steve’s performance,the teacher then added that Abraham Lincoln had been President during the Civil War … Then she stopped, she was listening to something.It sounded like a mouse.The little girls screamed.Some stood on their chairs.Mrs Beneduci tried to the students down,and asked Steve to find the poor little creature.

Steve sat straight up in his chair and asked everybody to be .In the sudden stillness he raised his head,hesitated for a moment,and to the wastebasket.“He’s right over there!” said Steve .“I can hear him!”

And so he was: a frightened little mouse that was beneath the wastepaper,hoping to go .Nature gave him a remarkable pair of to make up for his blindness.In the heart of small,sightless Steve a pride was born,and that pride is with him still. the incident,Mrs Beneduci would continue to his talent,and she always reminded Steve of the little mouse.

A little mouse gave a small boy .Steve Morris is now a singer who is popular all over the world.

1.A.limit B.desire C.direction D.courage

2.A.stands out B.turns up C.gets through D.gives away

3.A.will B.shall C.might D.must

4.A.control B.chance C.power D.choice

5.A.rest B.holiday C.study D.class

6.A.low B.proud C.long D.wide

7.A.tears B.laughter C.cheers D.applause

8.A.decided B.predicted C.answered D.required

9.A.Satisfied B.Confused C.Thrilled D.Surprised

10.A.even when B.so that C.just because D.as though

11.A.calm B.lie C.keep D.settle

12.A.relaxed B.anxious C.quiet D.active

13.A.pointed B.walked C.fell D.rushed

14.A.slowly B.proudly C.carefully D.luckily

15.A.running B.escaping C.fighting D.struggling

16.A.undiscovered B.unexplained C.untreated D.unhurt

17.A.arms B.hands C.legs D.ears

18.A.Before B.In C.After D.For

19.A.test B.encourage C.inspect D.feel

20.A.excitement B.patience C.warmth D.confidence

Simply said, Bora Bora is the most beautiful island in the world. Pora Pora ----the ancient name, meaning “first born”, came from legends describing this as the first island to rise. Although the first letter “B” does not exist in the Tahitian language, when Captain Cook first heard the name he mistook the softened sound of “P” for “B” and called the island Bora Bora.

Bora Bora often reminds people of images of a heaven on earth. For this reason, travelling to Bora Bora is popular with honeymooners and anyone who wishes to be surrounded by amazing beauty. Bora Bora is a destination that is small enough to explore in a few days. However, because of the island’s friendly people and fun activities, you might be willing to extend your plan of Bora Bora journey for weeks.

The landscape consists of a mountainous centre that is completely surrounded by a lagoon(环礁湖,濒海湖),which is then surrounded by a coral reef. These natural features make Bora Bora perfect for diving. The central feature of Bora Bora is Mount Otemanu, a huge rock that stands 2,379 feet tall.

Your Bora Bora vacations won’t be complete if you don’t visit the beaches and lagoons. Perhaps one of the best known features of Bora Bora is its white sand beaches. The most popular beach is Point Matira, located at the southern end of the island. The beach stretches for over two miles and is lined with palm trees.

There is more to do on Bora Bora vacations than lie on the beach. Hiking is an activity that Bora Bora’s 7,000 residents as well as Bora Bora travel enthusiasts, enjoy. If you’re up for a challenge, take the route from Vaitape to the top of Mount Otemanu. If you’re an inexperienced hiker, you might need the help of a guide.

Bora Bora---- The Romantic Island

1. of the name of the island

·Pora Pora: meaning “first born” in 2.

----the first island to rise

·Bora Bora: Captain Cook’s 3. “P” for “B”

4. for the popularity among travelers

·images of a heaven on earth

·a 5. to explore in a few days

· 6.

·fun activities

7.

·a mountainous centre---- Mount Otemanu

·a lagoon

·a coral reef

· 8.

9.

·diving

·lying on the beaches

·visiting the lagoons

· 10.

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