It is common and usual to see people freak out when they face challenges in their life. We all pass in different life problems and challenges. No one is free of life problems. Only a dead man faces no problem. As long as you are alive, challenges are everywhere.

How do you face problems and challenges in your life? Problems and challenges are the building blocks of your personality. They make you who you are. Besides, whether what happened in your life builds or destructs you depends on how you look at it. If you take your problems as troubles, they will be troubles and may cause destruction. If you take them as constructive tools, you are going to be built up on them.

Problems are everywhere. No one can avoid them. And they are good too. They open up a different look and opportunity if you are willing to see. When you face troubles, do not frustrate or freak out. Just cool yourself to think in a different direction. Think in a positive way. Every problem has its own good as well as bad sides. Focus on the good one. Look at the bright side.

Besides, there is always a good person, perhaps your mom or dad, or one of your friends, right beside you, who can turn everything into your best if you are willing to turn to them. No matter what happens, they will be there to help you. Trust them and they will never let you down. All you need to know is that you are loved wherever you are.

1.What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase “freak out” in Paragraph 1?

A. feel shy. B. stay calm.

C. keep silent. D. feel upset.

2.In Paragraph 2, the writer implies(暗指) that ______.

A. problems cause troubles

B. attitude is everything

C. challenges can be avoided

D. personalities are built on failures

3. What’s the writer’s purpose to write the passage?

A. to encourage. B. to compare.

C. to prove. D. to explain.

4.What can be the best title of the passage?

A. How to Avoid Problems

B. Challenges Are Everywhere

C. Face Your Challenges Bravely

D. You Are Loved Wherever You Are

February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.

On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine’s Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn’t allow marriage.

But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed “From your Valentine”, an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint (圣徒), as well as becoming one of history’s most romantic characters.

Nowadays, Valentine’s Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine’s cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine.

1.Which of the following is not a custom for a boy to do on Valentine’s Day?

A. to take his girlfriend out to dinner

B. to buy his girlfriend flowers and chocolates

C. to make Valentine’s cards for teachers and friends

D. to spell out his girlfriend’s name with rose petals

2.Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?

A. Because there were few women in his country at that time.

B. Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.

C. Because there wasn’t enough food for so many people.

D. Because he wanted to control the birth rate.

3.Valentine was put into prison because ______.

A. he killed one of the soldiers

B. he stole a lot of food

C. he didn’t obey the emperor’s order

D. he didn’t want to be a soldier

4.The last paragraph mainly tells us ______.

A. students in China send cards to their teachers

B. it is a good idea to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China

C. it is interesting to celebrate Valentine’s Day in China

D. Valentine’s Day is also popular in China now

5.The best title for this passage should be ______.

A. Valentine’s Day

B. A Brave Priest

C. Valentine’s Day in China

D. A Romantic Man

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw Kyle from my class walking home from school. It looked like he was carrying all of his books.

As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running towards him knocking all his books out of his arms so he landed in the dirt. I saw terrible sadness in his eyes.

Handing him his books, I said, "Those guys are fools. They really should get punished." He smiled at me gratefully. It was the smile that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. We talked all the way home, and I carried his books. I invited him to play football on Saturday with me. Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.

Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years: your parents, your teachers, maybe a coach, but mostly your friends. I am here to tell you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them."

I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He gave me a little smile. "Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable." I heard the gasp(倒吸气) go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his Mom and Dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth.

Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person’s life. God puts us all in each other’s lives to impact one another in some way. Each day is a gift from God! Don’t forget to say, “Thank you!”

1.When I first met Kyle, he ______.

A. ran with a bunch of kids

B. felt very sorrowful

C. got hurt landing in the dirt

D. was tired from walking

2.The reason why Kyle and I become friends is all the following EXCEPT that _____.

A. I helped him pick up his book

B. I talked with him all the way home

C. I helped him punish the kids chasing him

D. I asked him to play football on weekend

3.In Paragraph4, the underline word “them” refers to _____.

A. your coaches B. your teachers

C. your parents D. your friends

4.What can we infer from Paragraph5?

A. My kindness helped Kyle through his hard time.

B. It was Kyle’s weakest time after he met me.

C. Kyle experienced his hardest time when speaking.

D. Kyle’s parents managed to stop him from killing himself.

5.What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To tell us a story about friendship.

B. To show us the impact of kindness.

C. To advise us to be grateful for God.

D. To help us get through the hard time.

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