Americans think much about time. From children (童年) they learn to value (珍视) time. As children they are taught to be on time to go to school,to work and to do everything. When they are having a good time,they say that time goes easily. When a person is dying,they say he is living on borrowed time.

   Time is money. Time is knowledge. Time is everything in America. A working American has to work hard for eight hours a day or forty hours a week. This is the working time. In his free time,he also works hard for more money. Even on Saturday and Sunday he also works hard as usual. In the street you can hardly see a man walking slowly. They walk very fast. In fact,they are running.

   They love time because time can bring them money and lots of things. But sometimes they also hate time,because they feel they have become servants (仆人) of the clock.

() 5. What do the Americans mean by “Time is money”?

   A. If someone has time and works hard,he can make a lot of money.

   B. It takes quite a lot of time to make money.

   C. Working hard can bring people health.

   D. It is not easy to make money.

() 6. Americans think it wrong .

   A. to work late   B. to get up early

   C. to be on time to do everything   D. to be late for school

() 7. The passage says that a dying person .

   A. is having a good time   B. thinks time goes easily

   C. is living on borrowed time   D. is saving time

() 8. From this passage we can be sure that .

   A. Americans live in a quick rhythm (节奏)

   B. Americans live a hard life

   C. Americans are good at saving time

   D. Americans always walk fast

() 9. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?

   A. Time is money. B. Americans’ ideas about time.

   C. Never waste any time. D. Learn to be on time.

  Bruce and his other two friends,Bruno and Dick lived in the same city in England. They were free in their summer holiday. So they came to a village by a large lake. They liked fishing very much. Then the next day after they got there,they got a boat and went fishing in the lake. They boated farther and farther. They came to an out-of-way place. They were very happy because there were a lot of fish. When it was time for them to go home,Bruce said to his friends ,“We’d better make a mark (标记) here so that we will easily find the place tomorrow. ”

   “You’re right ,” Bruno said happily. “Let me do that. ”

   “How foolish ,” said Bruce. “If it rains tonight,the rain water will wash the line (线) off,and how can we find the mark tomorrow? You must cut a line with your knife. ”

   Dick came up to them and said angrily ,“ Neither (两者都不) of you is clever. How can we find the place if we have another boat tomorrow? We should not go back tonight. ”

() 1. The three boys .

   A. were all too young to go to school   B. came from the city

   C. were from the workers families   D. liked eating fish very much

() 2. The boys wanted to go to the place again tomorrow because .

   A. it was a good place

   B. there were a lot of fish

   C. there was a mark on the side of the boat

   D. they were good at fishing

() 3. They should make a mark .

   A. thicker and color it red   B. on the fish

   C. in the lake   D. on every boat

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to Teach a Child Respect

As a child grows out of being an infant(婴儿)and begins to notice and react to the world around them, you may find yourself wondering how you possibly pass all of the things that they need to become a responsible, respectful adult. 1. A child who learns to respect all he meets not only receives respect from others in kind, but learns to respect himself as well.

Instructions

★ Show your child respect. This is perhaps the best way to teach your child how to respect others. Listen to your child by giving her your full attention and she will learn to listen to you, understanding how important this is in relationships.

2. The more you say “please” and “thank you” to your child, the more likely he will learn to use them with you and others. Politeness then becomes a normal part of any conversation.

★ Agree to disagree. 3. Explain your decision so that she will understand your reasoning and expect respectful responses. Disagreeing with you doesn’t equate to disobedience.

★ Control your impulse to overreact. When a situation arises between you and your child that requires calmness, keep in mind that you are supposed to be modeling correct behavior. 4.

★ Praise, praise, praise! So much is focused on what a child does wrong and how to correct it that the accomplishments are not celebrated enough. 5.

A.Teach your child manners by using polite requests and responses.

B.Try to remember that a child won’t always agree with you.

C.Respect is necessary for a meaningful and successful life.

D.If he sees you lose your temper, he is more likely to respond that way in future.

E.A child may act like he pleases, but will respect being given limits.

F.When you see your child exhibit respectful behavior, make sure he knows just how proud you are of him.

G.Signs such as sudden poor performance in school, behaviors like fears and threats accompany behavior problems in children.

It was Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously—but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings(蜇). The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him.“When you are in a tight situation, don’t panic. Use your brain and think your way out of it.”

On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr. Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden. Off his bike and into the cool water he lived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

“You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover,” laughed his mother with relief. “Thank goodness you didn’t panic!” But Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

1.Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

A. He was riding to school.

B. He was listening to a strange sound.

C. He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

D. He was going fishing with his father.

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

A. They crowded like a black cloud.

B. They shocked and terrified Andy.

C. They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

D. They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.

3.How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

A. He asked Mr. Nelson for help.

B. He hid himself under the water.

C. He rushed into the Nelson house.

D. He rode off in the opposite direction.

4.Which of the following can best describe Andy’s escape from the bees?

A. No pains, no gains.

B. Once bitten, twice shy.

C. Where there is a will, there is a way.

D. In time of danger, one’s mind works fast.

The Winter Olympics is also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published(出版) to mark the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.

During the 4th Winter Olympic Games a group of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five rings of Olympics were drawn on the front of the sportswear(运动服). It was the first time that the rings appeared on the stamps of the White Olympics.

In the 1950’s, the stamps of this kind became more colorful. When the White Olympics came, the host countries as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark those Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when the Chinese sports men began to take part in the White Olympics.

Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise money for this sports meet.

Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.

1. The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics _______.

A. are not held in winter

B. are different games

C. are the same thing

D. are held in summer

2. The world made it a rule to publish stamps to mark the great world games _______.

A. after the year 1936

B. after the 3rd White Olympics

C. before the 3rd White Olympics

D. before the year 1932

3.The Winter Olympics is held once _______.

A. every two years B. every three years

C. every five years D. every the fourth year

4.Which of the following is true?

A. Japan can’t publish stamps to mark those Games

B. Only the non-host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

C. All the countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

D. Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark those Games.

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