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Watson entered Mr. Smith's office. The boss was a hard man. He fired people who didn't do well without giving them a second chance.

“Watson, ” said Mr. Smith, “this past year your department hasn't earned money. We're going to drop that department. It's finished. I'm sorry, —but you'll have to go.” “But, sir—if I just had a little more time. For the moment I need the job to keep my son at Riverside School.”

“What's that!” said the boss. “Riverside! I didn't know you had a boy there. That's an expensive school for a man with your salary.”

“I know, sir. But he likes it there so much!He's a star athlete and the best boxer in the school. The boys call him Champ (冠军) there.”

The boss sat perfectly still for a long time—a faraway (恍惚的) look in his eyes. Then, suddenly, he said, “We've got to close your department, Watson. But you'll take over a new job in another department. It means longer hours—maybe more pay. Now get out. You're here for life.”

Watson got out, with surprise on his face. Then the boss took a letter from the top drawer of his desk. It was Herbie's last letter from Riverside School—written a few days before he died. He had read it over and over again with sick pain. The letter read:

I can't say the boys here are any nicer to me than the others were. I guess it's the same everywhere when you're a cripple (跛脚的人).

But don't worry about me, Dad. They've got a good chemistry department here. And there's one boy here who is really great. He's a track star and boxing champ and just tops in chemistry. The boys call him Champ. He made them stop throwing my books around. And he knocked a boy down who hit me. He is the best friend I ever had. Dad, when I grow up, I want to do something for Champ. Something big—that he won't even know about.

Your son

Herbie

1.Why did Mr. Smith want to fire Watson?

A. Because Watson would take over a new job in another department.

B. Because Watson had his son study in Riverside School.

C. Because Watson's son knocked a boy down who hit Herbie.

D. Because Watson's department didn't earn money that year.

2.What can we learn from the text ?

A. Mr.Smith didn't know that Champ was Watson's son at first.

B. Mr.Smith was told not to fire Watson by Herbie.

C. Mr.Smith decided to give Watson another chance in no time.

D. Mr.Smith wanted to realize Champ's dream.

3.According to the text,which words can best describe Mr.Smith?

A. Sympathetic and grateful. B. Selfish and greedy.

C. Hardworking and strict. D. Easy-going and optimistic.

4.The author wrote the text in order to ________.

A. make our children enjoy life B. share a moving story with us

C. provide us with tips on work D. help us to deal with our boss

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China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them,all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year,I've found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However,people still use their bicycles to get around. For many,it's the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors—silver,green,red,blue,yellow,whatever you want.

It's fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads,move skillfully through traffic,and ride even on sidewalks(人行道).Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can't provide.

Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture,I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied(陪伴)my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

My first ride home was orderly(守秩序的).To be safe,I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn't want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.

Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide,so crossing took time,skill and a little bit of luck.

I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.

1.According to the author,why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A. Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

B. Because they are traditional and safe.

C. Because they are colorful and available.

D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.

2.The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended .

A. to ride it for fun

B. to use it for transport

C. to experience local culture

D. to improve his riding skills

3.How did the author feel about his street crossing?

A. It was boring

B. It was wonderful.

C. It was lively.

D. It was difficult.

4.Which of the following can BEST describes the author's biking experience?

A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

C. The author was praised by the other bikers.

D. The author took great pleasure in biking.

Did you ever have a day like this? A man , who was cleaning his cement truck, got __ in the mixer(搅拌机). Suddenly, he found himself going round and round in the mixer with no way to __. All he could do was shout for help. __, another worker came over and shut it off. After a while, the man, who was covered in bruises(挫伤), came out from the __. It __ me of some bad days I’ve had. You know what I mean.

If you feel like you are being knocked down by life, think about the __ bird called the Water Quzel. Strangely enough, the little __ is often found living next to __ waterfalls and fast-rushing rivers. However threatening the weather and however __ the water, the tough and cheerful Water Quzel can be heard __ happily. What’s more, while the voices of most birds , however melodious(悦耳的)in __ weather, fall silent over long winter months, the lovely Water Quzel sings on through all __ and every kind of storm. I have to __ :does this little creature know something that we don’t know?

It seems that the bird knows that every violent storm will __ give way to sunshine; every dark night will finally fade into dawn. And isn’t it true? Even our bleakest (暗淡的) and stormiest times do not __ forever. like the __ man who was buffeted(折磨)about in the cement mixer, there is always an end to the __.

As the famous novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe said, “ When you get in a tight place and everything goes __ you , until it seems as if you could not hold on a minute longer, never __, for that is just the place and time when the tide will turn.” I have had that experience more times than I can___.

Maybe there is one day when you feel as if you are in the cement mixer. If so, would you hold on a little longer?

1.A. delivered B. beaten C. caught D. discovered

2.A. cry B. watch C. hide D. escape

3.A. Fortunately B. Strangely C. Exactly D. Obviously

4.A. office. B. mixer C. room D. hospital

5.A. accuses B. informs C. warns D. reminds

6.A. confusing B. blind C. amazing D. stupid

7.A. creature B. plant C. gift D. fish

8.A. small B. beautiful C. violent D. calm

9.A. dirty B. cold C. hot D. clear

10.A. whispering B. screaming C. dancing D. singing

11.A. warm B. windy C. wet D. rainy

12.A. weeks B. centuries C. seasons D. decades

13.A. believe B. wonder C. request D. conclude

14.A. regularly B. occasionally C. constantly D. eventually

15.A. last B. move C. wave D. cheat

16.A. wise B. kind C. poor D. great

17.A. adventure B. suffering C. journey D. opportunity

18.A. by B. for C. with D. against

19.A. give up B. break in C. look back D. help out

20.A. regret B. forget C. remember D. complete

Parents who help their children with homework may actually be bringing down their school grades. Other forms of parental involvement, including volunteering at school and observing a child's class, also fail to help, according to the most recent study on the topic.

The findings challenge a key principle of modern parenting where schools expect them to act as partners in their children's education. Previous generations concentrated on getting children to school on time, fed, dressed and ready to learn.

Kaith Robinson, the author of the study, said, “I really don't know if the public is ready for this but there are some ways parents can be involved in their kids' education that leads to declines in their academic performance. One of the things that was consistently negative was parents' help with homework.” Robinson suggested that may be because parents themselves struggle to understand the task. “They may either not remember the material their kids are studying now, or in some cases never learnt it themselves, but they're still offering advice.”

Robinson assessed parental involvement performance and found one of the most damaging things a parent could do was to punish their children for poor marks. In general, about 20% of parental involvement was positive, about 45% negative and the rest statistically insignificant.

Common sense suggests it was a good thing for parents to get involved because “children with good academic success do have involved parents”, admitted Robinson. But he argued that this did not prove parental involvement was the root cause of that success. “A big surprise was that Asian-American parents whose kids are doing so well in school hardly involved. They took a more reasonable approach, conveying to their children how success at school could improve their lives.”

1.The underlined expression “parental involvement” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.

A. parents' participation in children's education

B. parents' expectation on children's health

C. parents' control over children's life

D. parents' plan for children's future

2.What is the major finding of Robinson's study?

A. Modern parents raise children in a more scientific way.

B. Punishing kids for bad marks is mentally damaging.

C. Parents are not able to help with children’s homework.

D. Parental involvement is not so beneficial as expected.

3.The example of Asian-American parents implies that parents should ________.

A. spend more time improving their own lives

B. set a specific life goal for their children

C. help children realize the importance of schooling

D. take a more active part in school management

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