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17-yearold Elexis Webster grew up homeless with cruel family members and serious health problems.But Webster has got over these difficulties to become an honor student at her high school.

The teen spent her childhood living in dug-outs(防空洞) ,cars,and any place where her family could find shelter.She was treated cruelly by her mother,a drug user,who left her and her sister alone without food for days.Her older brother disturbed her study too many tunes.Her poor living conditions led to her becoming extremely weak, which caused her to miss school often.

However,she got a 4.1 GPA in the exam,though many wouldn't expect her to have such a hard life.Surviving in the family in an environment like that,she was able to come out of it,and she knew she had to make the best of what happened to her.

At 14,her mother was put in prison for leaving Webster and her sister in a car in the middle of a school day.The two girls were placed in foster care(寄养所)with a woman whom Webster still lives with.She calls her "Mema".

"Mema",who the teen sees as her mom,encouraged Webster as she returned school again.Even after missing three years of school,Webster was able to be excellent.Now Webster has planned to attend University of California at Los Angeles and study physics.

"I got to a place where I was able to keep going and push for higher than a 4.1 and push to get into a really great college or university.I see success.I see happiness and I see peace,"she told KPIX 5.

1.Where does Webster live now most probably?

A. In a car. B. In the dug-out.

C. In foster care. D. At the University of California.

2.Why was Webster's mother put into prison?

A. She was always taking drugs.

B. She left her daughters alone in a car.

C. She stole food for her three children.

D. She didn't let her children attend school.

3.What's the future goal of Webster?

A. Becoming a physics teacher.

B. Earning enough money to buy a house.

C. Being admitted into a really good college.

D. Breaking away from her mother and brother.

4.What do we know about Webster?

A. She wouldn't believe in anyone any longer.

B. She got a lot of help from her brother.

C. She was brought up in a warm family.

D. She got motherly love from Mema.

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A hobby is any activity a person likes to do in his spare time.So those who get busy in their activity never get bored in their free time.Hobbies vary from person to person.Hobbies are of different kinds.They can be indoors or outdoors.Some are costly and some are cheap.Pursing a particular hobby is a matter of personal choice.

My favorite hobby is coin collection.It is also one of the oldest hobbies of the world and is also called "hobby of the Kings",as in the old times,it was only done by kings and elite(精英)class of the society.It started for me some years back when my father used to come back from his foreign tours and give me coins of different countries.I started collecting then in my money box and after that I always used to wait for my new coins as much I used to wait for my father.

Since then,it has become my favorite hobby.This hobby has given me information about different countries of the world.I have got to know about important personalities of the different countries.

This hobby has made me be responsible to take care of important things at very young age.I have learnt dealings of different currencies(货币)on my foreign tours and save money for my favorite hobby.I feel extreme pleasure in showing my collection to others.It has also taught me this lesson that A LIFE WITHOUT A HOOBBY IS JUST LIKE FOOD WITHOUT SALT.

1.What decides a person's hobby?

A. Whether he has free time.

B. Whether the hobby can be indoors or outdoors.

C. Whether the hobby is expensive or cheap.

D. It is up to himself.

2.Why was coin collection called "hobby of the Kings"?

A. Only the king could collect coins.

B. The king could collect coins from all over the world.

C. In the past,only the kings and upper class could collect coins.

D. Kings had enough money to collect coins.

3.From the passage,we can infer .

A. the author goes to foreign countries to collect coins

B. the author's father used to go abroad

C. the author likes to save money

D. collecting coins has changed the author's life greatly

4.What's the purpose of the author writing the passage?

A. The author tells readers the advantage of coin collection.

B. The author introduces his hobby—coin collection.

C. The author explains why he collects coins.

D. The author tells readers the importance of hobbies.

Healthy eating begins with learning how to eat smart—it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, as well as defend against bad mood. Moreover, learning the habits of healthy eating can increase your energy, sharpen your memory and stabilize(稳定)your mind.

Healthy eating is about more than the food on your plate— 1. Healthy eating habits can be learned and it is important to slow down and think about the food as nourishment rather than just something to gulp down between meetings or on the way to your school.

•Eat with others whenever possible.

Eating with other people has a lot of benefit—particularly for children—and allows you to follow healthy eating habits.  2.

•Take time to chew your food and enjoy mealtimes.

Chew your food slowly and taste every bite. We always tend to rush through our meals, forgetting to taste and feel the food in our mouth. Reconnect with the joy of eating.

• 3.

Ask yourself if you are really hungry, or have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty instead of hungry. 4. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly.

•Eat breakfast and smaller meals throughout the day.

5. and eating small, healthy meals throughout the day(rather than the standard three large meals)keeps your energy up and your metabolism(新陈代谢)going.。

A. Listen to your body.

B. it is about where you eat your food.

C. it is also about how you think about the food.

D. Drink more water when you are hungry.

E. A healthy breakfast can start your metabolism,

F. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full.

G. Eating in front of the TV or computer often leads to mindless overeating.

At the airport,I looked closely at the face of my son,Daniel,his backpack by his side.We were saying good-bye. In a few hours he would be flying to France to____a different life.It was a transitional(过渡期的)time in Daniel's life.I wanted to leave him some____words.However,nothing came from my____and this was not the first time I had let such a moment____.Past memories came____on me.

When Daniel was five,I took him to the school-bus stop on his first day of kindergarten.He____me-as he did now."What is it going to be like,Dad?Will I be okay?"And then he walked up the____of the bus and disappeared inside.And the bus drove away.And I had said nothing.

A decade or so later,a similar____appeared.I drove him to college.I tried to think of something to say to give him____and confidence as he started this new life.Again,words____me.

Now,as I stood before him,I thought of Daniel's grandfather and those____opportunities in my life.How many times have we all let such moments pass?

My father and I loved each other.Yet,I always____never hearing him put his____into words and never having the memory of that moment.Now,I could feel my hands sweat and my throat tighten.Why is it so____to tell a son something from the heart?

My mouth turned dry,and I knew I would be able to speak out only a few words____."Daniel,"I said,"if I could have picked,I would have picked you."That's all I could say.I wasn't sure he understood what I____.Then he came toward me and threw his arms around me.For a moment,the world and all its people stopped,and there was just Daniel and me.He was saying something,____my tears rolled down,and I couldn't understand what he was saying. All I could____was the stubble(胡茬)on his chin as his face____against mine.And then,the moment ended.What I had said to Daniel was clumsy.It was nothing.And yet,it was____.

1.A. spend B. represent C. entertain D. start

2.A. amusing B. astonishing C. meaningful D. convincing

3.A. head B. lips C. thoughts D. mind

4.A. fly B. remain C. pass D. deliver

5.A. cutting down B. playing jokes C. looking down D. crowding in

6.A. looked at B. stared at C. glanced at D. glared at

7.A. steps B. chairs C. handles D. windows

8.A. sign B. sight C. scenery D. scene

9.A. consideration B. admission C. inspiration D. influence

10.A. failed B. occurred C. struck D. hit

11.A. valuable B. impressive C. lost D. embarrassing

12.A. wondered B. regretted C. tried D. minded

13.A. judgements B. feelings C. actions D. comments

14.A. considerate B. frightening C. hard D. unbelievable

15.A. slightly B. obviously C. clearly D. carefully

16.A. counted B. cared C. valued D. meant

17.A. but B. and C. because D. so

18.A. observed B. sensed C. struggled D. focused

19.A. gestured B. whispered C. pressed D. held

20.A. everything B. all C. none D. anything

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