题目内容
Most students hate their endless homework. The students from Class 2, Senior 2 of the High School Affiliated to Peking University certainly did before they published their own collection of English novels at home.
Their small book contains stories about a holy (神圣的) war, the happy life of a self-taught artist and the story of a laid-off worker who devoted his last breath to playing his beloved accordion (手风琴). The book becomes an instant hit on campus. About 3,000 copies have been sold and the class is already working on the second volume.
"We’re up to our ears in homework. Exercises and exams make us out of breath. But to do something creative and full of imagination is such a great achievement," said Yu Xiaoxiao, 16.
"I took the writing as an ordinary homework at the beginning, but after I finished the first part of my story, I could not help but let it flow," said Wang An, who wrote "Accordion".
Inspired by "Lord of the Rings", Jiang Lu wrote his story about magic wars between angels from the light and the dark side. "The main message of the story was to look at the balance of the world. Both dark and light angels fight with love as their weapons. I want to tell people that selfish love might bring hate," Jiang said.
"I was shocked by their work and felt so proud to be the editor of my students’ book," said Nathaniel Timmermann, the oral English teacher at the school. Liu Xiuqin, an English teacher, started the project by asking students to write whatever was in their mind every week. "They have performed beyond expectation," Liu said. "They wrote interesting stories and their English has improved after they started to express their real minds."
"We never imagined that our homework would be so popular and profitable (盈利的). We sell the novels at five yuan, but many teachers pay more to encourage us," said Yuan Mengyao.
- 1.
After Wang An finished the first part of his story, he _________.
- A.couldn’t go on
- B.had to put it aside
- C.just wanted to express it freely
- D.lost it
- A.
- 2.
What was not the outcome of the students’ homework of writing whatever was in their mind?
- A.Being popular.
- B.Being profitable.
- C.Improving their English.
- D.Winning prize.
- A.
- 3.
What is the reason for the students’ liking to write interesting stories?
- A.It is creative and imaginative.
- B.It is profitable.
- C.Interesting stories are sure to be popular.
- D.Interesting stories can be well sold.
- A.
- 4.
What is the best title of this passage?
- A.Creative homework leads to a popular book
- B.Writing interesting stories
- C.Students’ new book
- D.A popular book
- A.
1.推理题:从文章的第三段but after I finished the first part of my story, I could not help but let it flow,这里的let it flow应该理解成想自由的表达。选C。
2.排除题:从第二段的:The book becomes an instant hit on campus. About 3,000 copies have been sold and the class is already working on the second volume.看出这本书让他们受欢迎,也给他们带来经济收益,还有倒数第二段的:They wrote interesting stories and their English has improved after they started to express their real minds.说明写这本书让他们的英语得到了提高。就是没有提到D。
3.细节题:从文章里第三段的:But to do something creative and full of imagination is such a great achievement,说明他们喜欢做有创造力和想象力的事,选A。
4.主旨题:从文章的第一段和最后一段都可以总结出答案是A。
As you grow older, you’ll be faced with some challenging decisions—like whether to cut class or try cigarettes.Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another it can be even harder.People who are your age, like your classmates, are called peers.When they try to influence how you act, to get you to do something, it’s called peer pressure.
Peers can have a positive influence on each other.Maybe another student in your science class taught you an easy way to remember the planets in the solar system.Maybe you got others excited about your new favorite book, and now everyone’s reading it.These are examples of how peers positively influence each other.
Sometimes peers influence each other in negative ways.For example, a few kids in school might try to get you to cut class with them; your soccer friend might try to convince you to be mean to another player and never pass him the ball.
It is tough to be the only one who says “no” to peer pressure, but you can do it.Paying attention to your own feelings and beliefs about what is right and wrong can help you know the right thing to do.
You’ve probably had a parent or teacher advising you to “choose your friends wisely.” Peer pressure is a big reason why they say this.If you choose friends who don’t cut class, smoke cigarettes, or lie to their parents, then you probably won’t do these things either, even if other kids do.
If you continue to face peer pressure and you’re finding it difficult to handle, talk to someone you trust.Don’t feel guilty if you’ve made a mistake or two.
【小题1】For whom is the passage most probably written?
A.Students. | B.Parents. | C.Teachers. | D.Doctors. |
A.explains why friendship is so important |
B.gives advice on how to deal with peer pressure |
C.discusses how peers influence us |
D.shows how to make more good friends |
A.Spending more time with classmates. |
B.Taking up more relaxing hobbies. |
C.Choosing friends with no bad habits. |
D.Helping others who are in trouble. |
A.Friendship. | B.Making decisions |
C.Self-confidence | D.Peer pressure |
As we all know,it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence (独立宣言).He wrote it in two weeks,and after a few changes,it was accepted by the Congress.As a result,he became famous in America's history.
Born in Virginia,Thomas Jefferson,a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later,was much interested in politics.
Jefferson was elected Governor of Virginia in 1779,and he was sent to France as the Representative of the American Government in 1784.Sixteen years later,at the age of 57,he was elected president after Washington and Adams.
Far from a handsome man,he was is tall with long arms and big hands.Jefferson,who was an amusing talker in conversation,but a poor speaker,was generally good-natured.
Jefferson was regarded as a defender(捍卫者)of freedom Of America.As a president,he protected the right of speech.Interestingly enough,in his eight years as president,:Jefferson never said “No” to a bill(议案)which the Congress had passed.He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth,1826,the fiftieth anniversary of America’s independence.
【小题1】
We are most likely to read this passage in .
A.a daily newspaper | B.a popular advertisement |
C.a hi story book | D.an important notice |
Which of the following statements about Jefferson’s personality is true?
A.He was a shy and slow learner when he was at school. |
B.He was not an easy person to get along with at all |
C.He was not only very talented but also very handsome. |
D.He was an amusing talker,but not good at speaking in public. |
Jefferson’s greatest contribution in America’history is that .
A.he was for the right of free speech |
B.he was sent to France as the Representative |
C. he wrote the Declaration of Independence |
D.he organized the new University of Virginia |
Thomas Jefferson was elected president of the United States in the year of .
A.1779 | B.1784 | C.1800 | D.1826 |