Recently I was invited to attend a party that helps children seriously injured in the big earthquake that happened this May. I went because I  31 .
At the party, all the children were given paints in bright, beautiful colors. After a short time, as I  32 , I saw blue clouds, orange sunrises and purple flowers. The 33 were all bright.
The boy sitting next to me was painting a heart, but it was  34  and lifeless. It lacked (缺乏) the bright colors that his fellow (同伴) “_35_” had used.
I thought maybe he took the only paint that was  36  and it just happened to be dark. But when I asked him about it, he said his  37  was that color. I asked him why and he told me that he was very  38 . He looked straight into my eyes and said, “There is  39  anyone can do that will help.”
I certainly  40  why he was sad. I said, “It isn’t  41  that there is nothing anyone can do to help. Other people may not be  42  to make you recover better…but we can do things  43  giving bear hugs (拥抱), which will  44  when you are feeling sad.” I also told him that I’d be happy to give him one  45  he could see what I meant. He immediately gave me a huge hug and I thought my own heart would burst with the  46  I felt for this sweet boy.
As the day was coming to an end, I was getting ready to  47  home. I turned around and found that standing there with  48  on his face was the little boy. He said, “My heart is  49  colors. It is getting brighter. Those  50  really do work.” On my way home I felt my own heart had changed to a brighter color, too.

【小题1】
A.movedB.touchedC.hatedD.cared
【小题2】
A.looked upB.looked downC.looked overD.looked around
【小题3】
A.picturesB.wallsC.pencilsD.lights
【小题4】
A.brightB.darkC.activeD.brave
【小题5】
A.artistsB.writersC.teachersD.visitors
【小题6】
A.usedB.chosenC.allowedD.left
【小题7】
A.handB.heartC.skinD.memory
【小题8】
A.wiseB.sillyC.sickD.healthy
【小题9】
A.anythingB.somethingC.everythingD.nothing
【小题10】
A.understoodB.doubtedC.noticedD.liked
【小题11】
A.wrongB.trueC.reasonableD.clear
【小题12】
A.happyB.anxiousC.ableD.willing
【小题13】
A.toB.afterC.likeD.for
【小题14】
A.useB.helpC.cheerD.enjoy
【小题15】
A.so thatB.as ifC.even ifD.in case
【小题16】
A.feeling B.loveC.senseD.impression
【小题17】
A.reachB.beC.settleD.go
【小题18】
A.a surpriseB.angerC.a smileD.fear
【小题19】
A.changingB.havingC.developingD.drawing
【小题20】
A.wordsB.smilesC.hugsD.photos

He has vowed that he will not stop building his business until it is worth £100 million. But hard-working Owens can stop for at least a moment's celebration after making his first £1 million at the age of 16. Owens, who has used a computer since the age of seven, began teaching himself basic web design at the age of ten when he was given his first Mac computer. He used his pocket money to fund his first business project, website Mac Box Bundle at just 14 which has made £700,000 since its establishment in 2008. Mac Box Bundle sells a combination of popular Mac applications which are worth up to $400 together for under just $100 and donates 10 percent of the money to charities.
He then established an advertising company Branchr a year later and worked on the business after school and at weekends. Branchr made a surprising £500,000 in its first year. Branchr works as a platform for website owners to sell advertising.
Owens, from Northampton, currently employs eight staff---all adults---around the UK and America as sales and technical assistants. The young man lives with his parents. His mother who is a company secretary said he was inspired to go into business after observing the huge success achieved by Apple's chief executive officers(首席执行官) Steve Jobs.
Owens said, "I think everyone has business sense in them, and they just need to gain experience and be determined to make it. There is no magical formula(法则) for business, It takes hard work, determination and the drive to do something great. My aim is to become a leading name in the world of Internet and mobile advertising and push myself right to the top of the game.
The teenager insists his professional success has not affected his personal life, and says his interests include photography and playing the guitar. "My friends and I don't really talk about my success. To them I'm just a normal teenager and it doesn't change anything between us."
【小题1】 What can we know from Paragraph 1?

A.Owens' company is worth £1 million now.
B.Owens learned to use computers at the age of 10.
C.Owens made £700,000 from Mac Box Bundle in 2008.
D.Owens is successful and enthusiastic about public welfare.
【小题2】From Paragraph 2 we know that Branchr _____________.
A.takes up all Owens' spare time
B.offers a platform for advertising business
C.designs practical software for website owners
D.takes up advertising business for Nac Box Bundle
【小题3】Why did Owens come up with the idea of doing business?
A.Because eight adults were ready to help.
B.Because it was easy to establish web companies.
C.Because his parents wanted him to have a try.
D.Because he drew inspiration from Steve jobs.
【小题4】Owens tends to think that ____________.
A.every person has potential talent for business
B.getting experienced in business needs determination
C.it is hard work for people to decide to do something great.
D.he is sure to play a leading part in the world of the Internet.
【小题5】What do Ownes' friends think about him?
A.He sets a good example.B.He does quite well in music.
C.He is a common school boy.D.He puts friendship above anything else.

Alexander Richard Pettyfer (born on April 10, 1990) is an English actor. The son of an actor and a former fashion model, he began his career as a child fashion model at the age of seven, modeling for labels such as GAP, after meeting Ralph Lauren in a toy store in New York City. He attended Twickenham Preparatory School in Hampton and later the Mall, a small private school in Twickenham and as a schoolboy, performed in plays, including Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

“When you go through such a long process of auditioning you kind of forget about getting it. It’s more like you keep going up and having a little bit of fun,” Pettyfer said.
The film became a hot topic for film critics. One review of Pettyfer’s performance described him as playing the role with an “earnest seriousness”, although another noted that he “isn’t quite at ease as an actor”. Media reports have specified that the film is expected to make Pettyfer a “teen idol”.
After Pettyfer completed filming on Stormbreaker, he did not discuss the film with anyone at his school, and decided to leave school and concentrate on his film career, as well as study drama full time at college. Now he is studying at Shiplake College boarding school. Pettyfer likes skiing, dancing, and hockey when not working.
【小题1】What’s the CORRECT time order of these events in Pettyfer’s career?
① He made his first appearance in a film.
② He made his first appearance in a play.
③ He made his first appearance on television.
④ He made his first appearance as a model.

A.①②③④B.①②④③C.④③①②D.④②③①
【小题2】Anthony Horowitz chose Pettyfer as the main character in Stormbreaker because ____.
A.Pettyfer was born in a family of actors and models
B.Pettyfer made his first public appearance at an early age
C.Pettyfer performed well in Tom Brown’s Schooldays
D.Pettyfer performed best among the 500 boys who auditioned
【小题3】What can be inferred about the film version of Stormbreaker?
A.It was a hit film.
B.All the reviews of this film are positive.
C.Pettyfer didn’t want to play in the film.
D.Pettyfer wasn’t satisfied with his performance in it.
【小题4】Which of the following statements best describes Pettyfer?
A.He’s always ready to help others.
B.He’s too confident of his ability.
C.He prefers drama to films.
D.He likes doing sports in spare time.

Kids will often ignore your requests for them to shut off the TV, start their chores (杂事), or do their homework as a way to avoid following your directions. Before you know it, you’ve started to sound like a broken record as you repeatedly ask them to do their assignments, clean their room, or take out the trash. Rather than saying, “Do your chores now”, you’ll be more effective if you set a target time for when the chores have to be completed. So instead of arguing about starting chores,just say, “If chores are’t done by 4 p.m, here are the consequences.”  Then it’s up to your child to complete the chores. Put the ball back in their court. Don’t argue or fight with them,just say, “That’s the way it’s going to be.” It shouldn’t be punitive (惩罚性的) as much as it should be persuasive. “If your chores aren’t done by 4 p.m, then no video game time until chores are done. And if finishing those chores runs into homework time, that’s going to be your loss.” On the other hand, when dealing with homework, keep it very simple. Have a time when homework starts, and at that time, all electronics go off and do not go back on until you see that their homework is done. If your child says they have no homework, then they should use that time to study or read. Either way, there should be a time set aside when the electronics are off.
When a kid wears his iPod or headphones when you’re trying to talk to him, make no bones about it; he is not ignoring you, he is disrespecting you. At that point, everything else should stop until he takes the earplugs out of his ears. Don’t try to communicate with him when he’s wearing headphones—even if he tells you he can hear you. Wearing them while you’re talking to him is a sign of disrespect. Parents should be very tough about this kind of thing. Remember, mutual(相互的) respect becomes more important as children mature(成熟).
【小题1】According to the passage,it seldom happens that________.

A.kids turn a deaf ear to their parents’ requests
B.parents’ directions sound like a broken record
C.children are ready to follow their parents’ directions
D.parents are unaware of what they are repeating to their kids
【小题2】 Parents will be able to deal with their child more effectively if they ________.
A.avoid direct ways of punishment
B.make him do things at their request
C.argue and fight with their child
D.allow their child to behave in his own way
【小题3】 When the kid is doing his homework,parents________.
A.should provide him with a good learning environment
B.can do whatever they like
C.can stay aside watching TV
D.must switch off the power
【小题4】It can be inferred from the passage that________.
A.parents should take off his headphones when trying to have a talk with their child
B.it will make no difference that a kid is wearing his earplugs while talking to his parents
C.parents shouldn’t give in to their kid when he shows no sign of respect
D.kids’ purposely talking to their parents with iPod gives them a sense of power and control
【小题5】 The main idea of the passage is________.
A.that respecting each other is more important than anything else
B.how kids behave to ignore and disrespect their parents
C.that children should make choices and decisions on their own
D.how parents can deal with their kid’s behavior without losing their control

SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Good Fellow
Do you enjoy interesting stories ,funny games and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at,10:00,free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning.Take a beautiful walk and learn about the local history.Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30.Wear comfortable shoes!
Films at the Museum
Two European films will be shown Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre.See Broken Window at 1:30.The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information,call 4987898.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world.Delicious and inexpensive.From noon to 5:00 P.m.
Take me out to the Ballgame
It’s October,and tonight is the last chance to see the Redbirds his year.Get your tickets at the gate.It might be cold….Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.
Do you want to hear “the Zoo”?
“The Zoo”,the popular rock group from Australia,will give their first U.S.concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall,City College.
【小题1】You can probably eat Chinese,Italian,and Arabian food at .

A.Central Park on SaturdayB.the ballgame outside
C.5:00 in the afternoonD.the front entrance of City Hall
【小题2】You can see movies at.
A.the Citv CollegeB.the Central Park
C.the City TheatreD.the Museum Theatre
【小题3】If you are going on the Walking Tour,don’t forget·
A.your worriesB.your comfortable shoes
C.your beautiful walkD.your learning about local history
【小题4】“The Zoo ”is.
A.a park with lots of animalsB.the first concert from the U.S.
C.a music group from AustraliaD.a popular rock band from Europe

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