The teachers are preparing their classrooms for the start of classes. As their principal, I was energized by their enthusiasm. Everywhere I went, I asked the same question, “How are you doing? And ev 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

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The teachers are preparing their classrooms for the start of classes. As their principal, I was energized by their enthusiasm. Everywhere I went, I asked the same question, “How are you doing?” And everywhere I went, I received the same answer, “just fine.”

There was only one person whom I didn’t quite believe. It was her first year of teaching. Her classroom was inviting. She seemed well-prepared. On the outside everything seemed just fine, but there was something in her eyes that mad me ask that question again and again.

Then came Wednesday. “How are you doing?” I asked. “Mr. Boyce, I think I’m going to make it,” she said. The office was full of teachers and noise, but the voices became quiet as the young teacher continued.

“Monday night, after our open house (开放参观日)，I just didn’t think I could do it. There were so many parents and children, and I felt under great pressure. When I told my family I didn’t think I could do it , they said I had to try.

“The next morning school started. I thought I was ready, but there were so many of them and their needs were so different. I just didn’t know how I could manage.

“I said to my parents if I had fewer kids I could handle it. So they asked me which children I would get rid of. But I couldn’t decide. I’d only had them for one day, but I couldn’t think of a single child I could do without. They’re mine. I can’t do without any of them. I don’t know how, but I’m just going to do the best I can and I really think I’m going to make it. “

There wasn’t a dry eye in the office when I replied, “I think you are, too.”

1.Why did the principal ask the new teacher the same question repeatedly?

A. She used to lie to others.

B. He just wanted to show his authority.

C. she was not as enthusiastic as other teachers.

D. He could tell from her eyes that she wasn’t well-prepared.

2.What was her family’s advice for the new teacher?

A. To give up B. To have her own kids.

C. To make an attempt D. To kick out the naughty kids.

3.It can be inferred that the new teacher____.

A. was not good at teaching.

B. liked her job to be a challenge

C. loved each of her students

D. didn’t have much confidence in herself.

4.What was other teachers’ response to the new teacher’s words?

A. Doubtful B. Absent-minded.

C. Tired and sleepy D. Deeply affected.

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1. the improvement of life standards，there are a growing number of people travelling each year, 2. is a good way to enjoy life. Some people would like 3. (take) a package tour, while others would rather 4. (travel) on their own. I prefer to 5. latter, because I feel that it’s much 6. (convenient) and cheaper than taking a package tour as I did before.

First of all, travelling on my own, I can arrange my time and route more freely. For example, when I get to someplace I like, I 7. choose to stay longer and don’t have to think about others. Secondly, to save time, the schedule is relatively（相对地）tight joining package tours, and tourists can only stay very short time in each tourist attraction. 8. is difficult to enjoy every landscape carefully. 9., in order to earn money, some travel agencies（旅行社）force tourists to consume. In the meantime, travelling on my own is much cheaper and get more fun. Finally, the trip is designed to relax. However, many people say that package tours are not to make them really relax, 10. even more tired.

On the whole, I prefer to travel on my own, which is more convenient.

One day when I was 5, my mother criticized me for not finishing my rice and I got angry. I wanted to play outside and not to be made to finish eating my old rice. In my angry motion to open the screen door (纱门) with my foot, I kicked back about a 12-inch part of the lower left hand corner of the new screen door. But I had no regret, for I was happy to be playing in the backyard with my toys.

Today, I know if my child had done what I did, I would have criticized my child, and told him about how expensive this new screen door was, and I would have delivered a spanking (打屁股) for it. But my parents never said a word. They left the corner of the screen door pushed out, creating an opening, a crack in the defense against unwanted insects.

For years, every time I saw that corner of the screen, it would remind me of my mistake from time to time. For years, I knew that everyone in my family would see that hole and remember who did it. For years, every time I saw a fly buzzing in the kitchen, I would wonder if it came in through the hole that I had created with my angry foot. I would wonder if my family members were thinking the same thing, silently blaming me every time a flying insect entered our home, making life more terrible for us all. My parents taught me a valuable lesson, one that a spanking or stern (严厉的) words perhaps could not deliver. Their silent punishment for what I had done delivered a hundred stern messages to me. Above all, it has helped me become a more patient person and not burst out so easily.

1.When the author damaged the door, his parents _______.

A. scolded him for what he had done B. left the door unrepaired

C. told him how expensive it was D. gave him a spanking

2.How did the author feel every time he saw the damaged door?

A. He felt ashamed of his uncontrolled anger at that time.

B. He found that his family members no longer liked him.

C. He found it destroyed the happy atmosphere at his home.

D. He felt he had to work hard to make up for (弥补) the damage.

3.The experience may cause the author _______.

A. to hide his anger away from others

B. not to go against his parents’ will

C. to have a better control of himself

D. not to make mistakes in the future

4.What of the following is the main idea of this passage?

A. Adults should ignore their children’s bad behavior.

B. Parents shouldn’t educate their children.

C. What is the best way to become a more patient person?

D. Silent punishment may have a better effect on educating people.

A recent study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found a clear link between the color of a taxi and its accident rate. An analysis of 36 months of detailed taxi, driver and accident data from two fleets of yellow and blue taxis in Singapore suggested that yellow taxis have fewer accidents than blue taxis. The higher visibility (能见度） of yellow makes it less difficult for drivers to avoid getting into accidents with yellow taxis, leading to a lower accident rate.

The study was led by Prof Ho. To test whether there was a relationship between the color of a taxi and the number of accidents the taxi had, the research team analysed data collected by the largest taxi company in Singapore. The researchers found that yellow taxis have about 6. 1 fewer accidents per 1,000 taxis per month.

They also studied the economic effect of changing the color of the entire fleet of taxis to yellow. The Singapore taxi company involved in the study owns about 16,700 taxis in a ratio (比例) of one yellow to three blue taxis. If a commercial decision is made to switch from blue to yellow taxis, 76. 6 fewer accidents will occur per month or 917 fewer accidents per year.

Assuming an average repair cost of $1,000 per car and a downtime of six days, the color of all taxis to yellow could produce an annual saving of $2 million.

“We are eager to continue to validate (证实) the findings of our study by looking at the use of yellow in other types of public transport, such as school buses. For example, we hope to compare the accident rates of yellow school buses against those of other colors to find out if yellow is indeed a safer color for school buses. Besides, we’ re also interested to look at private-hire vehicles and do a comparison of the accident rates of vehicles that are of different colors explained Prof Ho.

1.Why do yellow taxis result in fewer accidents?

A. Because yellow signals a warning of danger.

B. Because yellow can be seen more easily.

C. Because drivers tend to he more careful in yellow taxis.

D. Because people act more quickly in yellow surroundings.

2.What’ s Prof Ho’s study based on?

A. Physical risks taxi passengers experience.

B. The economic effect of changing taxi color.

C. Personal reports from taxi drivers worldwide.

D. Data from Singapore's largest taxi company.

3.What do Prof Ho’s words in the last paragraph suggest?

A. School buses should be painted yellow.

B. Their findings are worth popularizing.

C. Their study will be furthered.

D. Yellow should be widely used in public transport,

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A. Safer to ride in yellow taxis B. Caution: yellow taxis ahead

C. Why are yellow Taxis preferred? D. How can colors help prevent accidents?

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

Make Your Brain Smarter

You know that eating a proper diet and getting plenty of exercise help make your body healthy and strong. But did you know that there are ways to make your brain healthier and smarter? Studies show that when the brain is forced to do something new, it creates new neural (神经的) pathways. 1.

● Limit your TV viewing.

Watching an average TV show requires very little brain power and brings the same result as neglecting (忽视) physical exercise. 2. If you watch TV, choose something educational and informative.

● Use your non-dominant (非支配的) hand.

If you are right-handed, use your left hand for everyday activities, or use your right hand if you are left-handed. Doing familiar things in a new way will cause your brain to create new neural networks. Brushing our teeth is something we do daily. 3. But maybe we should. Experts suggest that we can force the brain to work by changing things up and working with our non-dominant hand. So the next time you brush your teeth, open the tube, apply your toothpaste and brush with the opposite hand.

● 4.

Jump in the shower and shut your eyes. Even if you drop the soap—that’s okay. 5.Searching for the soap while feeling the textures (质地) with your eyes closed works. Using your fingers to make fine distinctions between objects or textures can reconnect the brain areas involved in touch, suggests Larry Katz, a professor of neurobiology at Duke University Medical Center and author.

A. Shower with your eyes closed.

B. Smart people rarely follow a set pattern.

C. The more pathways you have, the smarter you will be.

D. Use your different senses.

E. We really don’t put that much thought into it.

F. Put your brain to best use.

G. Your brain will become weak just as your muscles do.

I was the first in my family to go to college, but I was a little ______because most of my classmates had______private schools where creative writing and other electives(选修课) were given. I, on the other hard, had graduated from a small rural high school______there were only six or so teachers totally.

Our first assignment was to write a short story. Our teacher Shelly Paulinus made very ______other specifications (说明), allowing our _______free rein(自由发挥).

I remember feeling quite proud_______I handed in my “masterpiece”. It had a boy-meets-girl plot, and I had _______it until I was certain that every word was perfect.

Shelly________an entire class to each of our stories, returning them one________so that the author could read her work to the class and get _______from her classmates. The other girls’ stories were wonderful. The more I heard, the more I knew how _____my story was.

It was several weeks_______Shelly returned my assignment. With much _____, I read my offering aloud. My classmates found even more faults than I had imagined they would! It was “dull”, it was “completely ______in imagination”---even now, their words _______in my memory.

Wondering if the criticism would ever end, I heard Shelly say _____, “Can’t you see what Carol has done? She has taken a very ordinary plot and, _______use of her creative words, has made ______sparkle(生动). Shakespeare often did the very same thing.”

I couldn’t believe my ears!________the flaw(缺点), Shelly had not only found something in my work worth_____, but had compared it to Shakespeare’s.

Years have passed, and I never did tell Shelly how much her praise meant to me. I became a teacher like her, who often transforms words of hope to the students.

1.A. worried B. happy C. proud D. sad

2.A. went B. attended C. taken D. heard

3.A. which B. where C. that D. on which

4.A. a few B. few C. little D. a little

5.A. thoughts B. opinions C. feelings D. imaginations

6.A. since B. as C. when D. until

7.A. rewrote B. adopted C. polished D. copied

8.A. devoted B. subscribed C. applied D. supplied

9.A. at a time B. at times C. at the time D. at one time

10.A. replies B. words C. gifts D. reactions

11.A. regular B. ordinary C. powerful D. meaningful

12.A. after B. until C. when D. before

13.A. fear B. delight C. attention D. care

14.A. finding B. filling C. lacking D. looking

15.A. hear B. tell C. ring D. sing

16.A. merrily B. excitedly C. proudly D. gently

17.A. for B. with C. by D. through

18.A. this B. it C. what D. that

19.A. Despite B. Because of C. Even if D. Though

20.A. doing B. writing C. praising D. teaching

1.I ____________ ________________ ________________ her getting on the bus when I came out of the bookstore.

我从书店出来时看见她上了公共汽车。

2.Jane’s mother has just ____________ ______________ _____________ twins.

简的妈妈刚刚生了一对双胞胎。

3.You have to ____________ _____________ losing such a large sum of money.

丢了这么一大笔钱，你务必解释清楚。

4.Why are you ____________ _____________ the girl? You are making her more and more nervous.

你为什么盯着那女孩看？你让她越来越紧张了。

5.We ____________ _____________ ____________ when listening to her song.

我们屏息听她唱歌。

6.The workers are doing all they can to ____________ _____________ the accident rate.

工人们正在尽一切努力降低事故率。

7.____________ _____________ risk breaking up his marriage he told his wife everything.

他唯恐婚姻破裂，把一切都告诉了妻子。

8.He is not selfish; ____________ _____________ ____________, he is very noble and generous.

他并不自私，恰恰相反，他是一个非常高尚而又慷慨的人。

If you can find a tree which has been cut down，you will see many rings，or circles，on the base of the trunk.By learning to read these rings，you can find out about the tree's life.

The number of rings tells you how old the tree is.Each year，new wood is formed on the outside of the tree.This new wood is light in color when the tree is growing in spring and summer，and dark in winter when the tree is not growing much.So，if you count the rings of dark?or?light colored wood，you can often find out how old the tree is.

You can also tell which years have been good years and which years have been bad years.When the light?colored rings are very wide，it means that the tree has been growing quickly that year.If the rings are narrow，it has been growing slowly.If the rings on a tree trunk were greatly magnified，you would be able to see why the rings are light?colored when the tree is growing quickly and dark?colored when the tree is growing slowly.The tree trunk is made up of microscopic tubes，like some pipes，carrying water from the soil，through the trunk，and up to the leaves.They are wide and thin?walled when the tree is growing quickly and they are carrying a lot of water.They are narrow and stuck together when the tree is not growing so quickly.

When a tree is old，the tubes in the centre of the tree don't carry water.The walls of the tubes have become thick with materials which have stuck along them over the years，forming a kind of wood called“heartwood”．This kind of wood is darker in color than the young，growing wood on the outside of the tree.

You don't very often see whole tree trunks which have been cut across.But once you learn to read a cross section of the wood，you can see much more in wood which has been used to make boxes，houses and other things.

In most wood，instead of seeing the trunk cut across，you are seeing it cut along its length.Because you don't see the whole tree，you can't tell how old it is.

Title：1.of a Tree

General information	Old trees
Items	Facts	Items	Facts
Where can rings be seen	On the 2.of a trunk	The tubes in the centre of the tree	Don't carry water
The3.of rings	Helps us know about its age	The walls of the tubes	Become 4.； Form 5.
6.light?colored rings	Show the tree grows quickly
Narrow7. rings	Mean the tree grows slowly
Microscopic tubes	Function	Carry8.
Features	Wide and 9.when growing quickly
Narrow and stuck together when growing 10.

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