Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, the world became his school. With great interest, he read everything he could lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. "There's so much to learn," he'd say. "Though we're born stupid, only the stupid remain that way." He was determined that none of his children would be denied (拒绝) an education.

Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was crazy, it would never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.

Then came the moment—the time to share the day's new learning.

Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen.

"Felice," he'd say, "tell me what you learned today."

"I learned that the population of Nepal is .... "

Silence.

Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation(拯救)of the world would depend upon it. "The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well... " he'd say. "Get the map; let's see where Nepal is. " And the whole family went on a search for Nepal.

This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.

As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one another's education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming (肯定) our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.

Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. Not a single day has been wasted, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal might prove useful.

1.What do we know from the first paragraph?

A. The author's father was born in a worker's family.

B. Those born stupid could not change their life.

C. The poor could hardly afford school education.

D. The town elders wanted to learn about the world.

2.The underlined word "it" in the second paragraph refers to " ________.

A. one new thingB. the newsC. a requestD. some comment

3.What is the greatest value of "dinner time" to the author?

A. Winning Papa's approval.B. Showing talents.

C. Continual learning.D. Family get-together.

4.It can be learned from the passage that the author ________.

A. appreciated his father's educational technique

B. knew very well about Nepal

C. felt regret about those wasted days

D. enjoyed talking about news

假如你是李华,是某中学高一的新生。请你给以前的好朋友小明写封信。介绍你现在各方面的情况。信中包括以下内容:

1.学校环境优美,操场大,树木成荫。

2.老师要求严格,生活中很友好,关心同学。

3.同学都很优秀,很勤奋。彼此相处融洽。

4.高中生活充满压力,但是在老师的帮助下,我充满信心,一定会不断取得进步。

注意:1. 内容应包括以上要点,可以适当发挥,增加细节,以使文章连贯;

2. 开头已给出,但不计入总词数;词数:100左右。

3. 不要在文中出现真实姓名和班级。参考词汇:压力stress

Dear Xiao Ming,

I’m Li Hua. I’m writing to tell you my lifestyle in the new school.

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Li Hua

A university graduate described as a “respectable and intelligent” woman is seeking professional help after being convicted of (证明有……罪)shoplifting for the second time in six months.

Ana Luz, recently studying for her PhD, has been told she could end up behind bars unless she can control the desire to steal from shops.

Luz, who lives with her partner in Fitzwilliam Road, Cambridge, admitted stealing clothes worth £9.95 from John Lewis in Oxford Street, London, on March 9.

Phillip Lemoyne, prosecuting(起诉), said Luz selected some clothes from a display and took them to the ladies’ toilet in the store. When she came out again she was wearing one of the skirts she had selected, having taken off the anti-theft security alarms.

She was stopped and caught after leaving the store without paying, Mr. Lemoyne said.

He added that she was upset on her arrest and apologized for her actions.

Luz, 28, was said to have been convicted of shoplifting by Cambridge judges last October, but Morag Duff, defending, said she had never been in trouble with the police before that.

“She is ashamed and embarrassed but doesn’t really have any explanation why she did this,” Miss Duff said. “She didn’t intend to steal when she went into the store. She is at a loss to explain it. She is otherwise a very respectable and intelligent young lady. She went to her doctor and asked for advice because she wants to know if there is anything in particular that caused her to do this.” Judge David Azan fined Luz £50, and warned: “You’ve got a criminal record. If you carry on like this, you will end up in prison, which will ruin your bright future you may have.” Luz achieved a degree in design at university in her native Spain, went on to a famous university in Berlin, Germany for her master’s degree and is now studying for a PhD at Cambridge University, UK.

1.What does the underlined sentence “She is at a loss to explain it” mean?

A.In her opinion it was a loss to the clothes shops where she stole things.

B.She doesn’t have any idea why she has the desire to steal from shops.

C.She thinks it is a loss for her to explain why she stole things from shops.

D.Personally she feels ashamed and embarrassed for her shoplifting actions.

2.Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “shoplifting” used in the passage?

A.Carrying goods in a lift for a shop.

B.Taking goods to the ladies’ toilet.

C.Selecting some goods from a display.

D.Taking goods from a shop without paying.

3.From the passage we can learn that ________.

A.Ana Luz is already got her PhD at Cambridge University, UK

B.Ana Luz is ashamed and embarrassed and knows why she often did so

C.the university graduate will be put in prison if she steals in shops once more

D.Phillip Lemoyne is the “respectable and intelligent” woman’s defense lawyer

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A.Shoplifting Shame of a PhD Student

B.Apologizing for the Actions in Shops

C.Seeking Professional Help from Experts

D.Controlling the Desire to Steal from Shops

There was a man playing the piano in a bar. He was a good piano player and always performed in this bar. People came in just to hear him play. But one night, a customer told him that he didn’t want to hear him just play the piano any more. He wanted him to sing a song.

The man said, “I don’t sing.”

But the customer was persistent(执着的). He told the bar manager, “I’m tired of listening to the piano. I want that man to sing!”

The manager shouted across the room, “If you want to get paid, sing a song. Our customers are asking you to sing!”

So he did. He sang a song. A piano player who had never sung in public did so for the first time. And everyone was surprised by his song “Mona Lisa”. He got lots of applause(掌声)that night.

He had such a talent for singing, but he just had been sitting on his talent for the past years! If without such a chance, he may have lived the rest of his life as a no-name piano player in a no-name bar. However, now he has become one of the best-known singers in America.

You, too, have skills and abilities. Maybe your “talent” is not as great as the singer above, but it may be better than you think! And with effort, most skills can be improved. So, in your life, you should be brave enough to try doing different things and find out what talents you really have!

1.Why did the man start to sing?

A. Because he wanted to make more money.

B. Because the bar manager said he liked his song.

C. Because the manager asked him to sing at the request of a customer.

D. Because he wanted to show everyone that he had a talent for singing.

2.What do you think of the bar manager?

A. Strict.B. Rude.C. Patient.D. Kind.

3.What do the underlined words “he just had been sitting on his talent” probably mean?

A. He didn’t discover his talent.

B. He didn’t play the piano.

C. He had no talent for singing.

D. He hated to sing.

4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Some people really have no skills or abilities.

B. None of us is as great as the singer.

C. Sometimes through effort we can know our talents.

D. No skills can be improved even if you try your best.

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