Tears came into this mother’s eyes when she talked about waking up her son. Every morning, her ten-year-old boy puts up one finger with his eyes still closed, begging for one more minute to sleep.

Why is he so sleepy? Because, like thousands of student “early birds” in China, he has to get up before 6 a.m. every morning.

School students usually need eight to ten hours’ sleep a night. But in Shanghai, it’s reported that 90% of the students do not get enough sleep. And studies show that without a good night’s sleep, students seem to be weaker than they should be. Many become near-sighted as a result.

Li Ming, a student at Qinghua High School, said that he usually goes to bed after 11 p.m. But when he has exams coming up, he can stay up as late as midnight. This “night bird” lifestyle has made many students nod off in class. Li Ming said that it is during afternoon classes that he feel most sleepy. “My parents are usually happy to see me studying so late,” he said. “They think I work very hard and they make me cups of coffee.”

However, not all parents are happy about this. “My daughter gets up so early. She looks tired and it really hurts me.” said one of the parents. Why don’t so many students get enough sleep? Now many members of society began to think about it.

1.Why did the ten-year-old boy’s mother talk about waking up her son with tears in her eyes?

A. Because her son’s lack of sleep hurt her but she had to wake him up.

B. Because her son wasn’t good at lessons.

C. Because she thought her son was too lazy.

D. Because her son was badly ill.

2.Which is NOT the result of lack of sleep?

A. The body’s weakness.                              B. Nodding off in class.

C. Near-sighted eyes.                                D. Poor academic developments.

3.How does Li Ming’s mother feel to see him studying late?

A. Sorry.               B. Worried.        C. Not unhappy.            D. Angry.

4.Which one is True according to the passage?

A. All the parents hope their children stay up.

B. No students complain about their lack of sleep.

C. Most students watch TV or play computer games deep into night.

D. Some parents are worried about the fact that most of the students don’t have enough sleep.

 

AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!

Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut (初次登台).

Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle.Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s group.               

Earphones

These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s.They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players, giving these young people a plugged-in, cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears.     

Martian language

They have created their own code-like online language.It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand.This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers.                

Self-Portrait

Saying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is usual for this generation.A little bit of narcissism (自恋) never hurts anyone.It helps them reflect a little on their own lives.But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.

Text-messaging

They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak.This is a generation that respects efficiency.However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.

1.According to the text, the writer will choose ______ as a good example to the Gen-90.

A.Li Hua likes music and always wearing ipod

B.Zhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently.

C.Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends.

D.Fangfang likes being taken photos and often posting them on line.

2.According to this passage, which is FALSE?

A.Not all teens are cautious about posting photos.

B.They type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking.

C.The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as a necessary part of life.

D.They don’t use the cool and complex online language in formal writing.

3.The main idea of the passage is about________.

A.the Gen-90s’ happy life

B.the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

C.the Gen-90s’ unique lifestyle and some practical warnings

D.the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

 

FOR many young people, having to attend school with a parent would be their worst nightmare. However, Senior 1 student Li Qinmei is happy taking her father with her as long as she can go to classes. He is disabled and unable to take care of himself.

The 16-year-old country girl in Zhucheng, Shandong Province has experienced one disaster after another in her short life. Li lost her mother at three. Four years later, her father became paralyzed after a tractor accident. At 12, her misfortune returned with the death of her grandma. Since then she has been forced to shoulder all the responsibility for her broken family.

Li learnt to cook and managed to live a life with an allowance of only 24 yuan per month. The most difficult thing she had to deal with was helping her father bathe, dress and use the toilet as he could hardly move.

"I felt embarrassed, and so did my dad. It was really hard at the beginning," she recalled.

During most of her junior school years, Li went to classes only once a month as her father was seriously ill at the time.

"I taught myself at home and asked teachers for help on my school days," she explained.

Li's hard work paid off this fall. She was admitted by Zhucheng No 1 High School, a local key school, based on her good performance in the entrance exams.

The school offered Li and her father a room on campus to live in so she could look after him during breaks.

Once in a while, Li felt sad when she saw her classmates going shopping or hanging out with friends.

"I envy them sometimes because they have both mum and dad to look after them. However, I soon feel relieved as I still have my dad with me," she said.

Li admitted that the difficulties in life had taught her to be strong.

"I believe I will go on and continue my studies at a good university," she said, in a confident tone.

Her teacher Mr. Wang has the same belief. Li made great progress in the recent monthly exams. "She works hard and is always eager to excel (好强的). It's not easy for her never to be late for school, but she has managed to make it work," Wang said.

1.Li Qinmei has to shoulder the family because ________.

A.her father was badly injured in a car accident

B.her mother passed away when she was 3

C.her grandma died when she was 12

D.misfortune in her life forced her to do so

2.From the passage we can infer that _________.

A.Li Qinmei doesn’t like others talking about her father

B.many young students hate going to school with their parents

C.Li Qinmei has made great progress in her study

D.Li Qinmei has lost three relatives and has to take care of her father

3.What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase “hanging out” in the passage?_________.

A.playing outside

B.working hard

C.exchanging ideas

D.talking happily

4.According to the passage, which statement is Not True? __________.

A.Li Qinmei was admitted to a local key school because of his good scores in the exams

B.Li Qinmei is not very embarrassed when she helps her father bathe

C.Li Qinmei often goes to attend her father after class

D.Li Qinmei is able to go to class on time though she has to attend her father

5.What’s the best title of the story?________.

A.Difficulties make strong

B.A touching story

C.A strong-minded girl-Li Qinmei

D.Li Qinmei’s successful study life

 

FOR many young people, having to attend school with a parent would be their worst nightmare. However, Senior 1 student Li Qinmei is happy taking her father with her as long as she can go to classes. He is disabled and unable to take care of himself.

The 16-year-old country girl in Zhucheng, Shandong Province has experienced one disaster after another in her short life. Li lost her mother at three. Four years later, her father became paralyzed after a tractor accident. At 12, her misfortune returned with the death of her grandma. Since then she has been forced to shoulder all the responsibility for her broken family.

Li learnt to cook and managed to live a life with an allowance of only 24 yuan per month. The most difficult thing she had to deal with was helping her father bathe, dress and use the toilet as he could hardly move.

"I felt embarrassed, and so did my dad. It was really hard at the beginning," she recalled.

During most of her junior school years, Li went to classes only once a month as her father was seriously ill at the time. "I taught myself at home and asked teachers for help on my school days," she explained. Li's hard work paid off this fall. She was admitted by Zhucheng No 1 High School, a local key school, based on her good performance in the entrance exams. The school offered Li and her father a room on campus to live in so she could look after him during breaks.

Once in a while, Li felt sad when she saw her classmates going shopping or hanging out with friends. "I envy them sometimes because they have both mum and dad to look after them. However, I soon feel relieved as I still have my dear dad with me," she said.

Li admitted that the difficulties in life had taught her to be strong. "I believe I will go on and continue my studies at a good university," she said, in a confident tone.

Her teacher Mr. Wang has the same belief. Li made great progress in the recent monthly exams. "She works hard and is always eager to excel (好强的). It's not easy for her never to be late for school, but she has managed to make it work," Wang said.

56. Li Qinmei has to shoulder the family because ________.

A. her father was badly injured in a car accident  

B. her grandma died when she was 12

C. her mother passed away when she was 3  

D. misfortune in her life forced her to do so

57. From the passage we can infer that _________.

A. Li Qinmei doesn’t like others talking about her father

B. many young students hate going to school with their parents

C. Li Qinmei has made great progress in her study

D. Li Qinmei has lost three relatives and has to take care of her father

58. What’s the meaning of the underlined phrase “hanging out” in the passage?_________.

A. playing outside    B. working hard    

C. exchanging ideas    D. talking happily

59. According to the passage, which statement is Not True? __________.

A. Li Qinmei was admitted to a local key school because of his good scores in the exams

B. Li Qinmei is very embarrassed when she helps her father bathe

C. Li Qinmei often goes to attend her father after class

D. Li Qinmei is able to go to class on time though she has to attend her father

 

AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!

Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut(初次登台).

Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle.Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s profile.                

Earphones

These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s.They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players, giving these young people a plugged-in,cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears.      

Martian language

They have created their own code-like online language.It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand.This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers.                 

Self-Portrait

Saying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is routine for this generation.A little bit of narcissism (自恋) never hurts anyone.It helps them reflect a little on their own lives.But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.

Text-messaging

They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak.This is a generation that respects efficiency.However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.

1.Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A.Teens

B.Educators

C.Socialists

D.Parents

2.According to the passage , if you belong to the Gen-90s , you will ____________ .

A.just appreciate yourself and ignore others’ strengths.

B.make your presentation and have your own symbols and lifestyle.

C.have the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s.

D.like music and dance very much.

3.According to the text, the writer will choose ______ as a good example to the Gen-90.

A.Li Hua likes music and always wearing ipod

B.Zhang Chao is not only an imaginative boy but do everything efficiently.

C.Lily is a shy girl and she doesn’t like making friends.

D.Fangfang likes being taken photos and often posting them on line.

4.According to this passage, which is FALSE?

A.Not all teens are cautious about posting photos.

B.They type their mobile phones so fast that it can catch the speed of speaking.

C.The Gen-90s have a preference for some music players, and even regard them as a necessary part of life.

D.They don’t use the cool and complex online language in formal writing.

5.The main idea of the passage is about________.

A.the Gen-90s’ happy life

B.the difference between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

C.the Gen-90s’unique lifestyle and some practical warnings

D.the similarities between the Gen-80s and the Gen-90s

 

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