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阅读下面短文,在空格处填入适当内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式(三个词以内)。

One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried loudly __1.___ hours and the farmer tried to figure out ___2.___ to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed ___3.__ (cover) up anyway; it just wasn’t worth the effort to get the donkey back.

He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel(铲)and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and __4.__(cry) horribly. Then, to everyone’s __5.__ (amaze), he quieted down. A few shovel loads _6.___(late), the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt __7.__ (hit) his back, the donkey was doing something surprising. He would shake ___8.__off and take a step up.

As the farmer’s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would do the same. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over __9.__ edge of the well and __10.__(happy) ran off!

Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.

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In 1880, fourteen-year-old Matthew Henson loved to hear sailors tell tales of their exciting lives at sea. The travel, the adventure, the danger, and the steady pay were all attracting young Henson. One day, he found a job as a cabin boy on a beautiful ship called the Katie Hinds. For the next five years, Henson sailed around the world. With the help of the ship’s captain and other members of the crew, Henson learned mathematics, navigation, history, geography, and many other subjects. By the time he left the Katie Hinds in 1885, Henson was well educated and had become an excellent seaman.

Unable to find work anywhere else, Henson took a job in a hat shop in Washington, D.C. One day in 1887, a man came in to buy a hat. The man, Robert Peary, asked the owner if he knew anyone with experience at sea. Peary would soon travel to South America for the U.S. government. He needed experienced men to accompany him. The shop owner knew about his young employee’s skills and experience on ocean journeys, so he introduced Peary to Henson.

Using his map-reading and sailing skills, Henson proved himself to be a worthy and smart seaman. Peary soon made Henson his assistant(助理), and they became close friends. One day Peary told Henson about his real dream: to be the first man to stand on “the top of the world” at the North Pole. He asked Henson to help him make his dream come true. Over the next five years, the two explorers made two trips together to the Arctic. However, they were not able to reach the pole either time. The cold, wind, and ice were worse than either of them had ever imagined.

In 1908, Peary and Henson were ready to make their final attempt at reaching the North Pole. Both men were over forty years old. The years of hardship in the arctic cold had made them suffer a lot. This would be their last chance. With four Inuit(因纽特)guides, they made a mad rush straight across the ice toward the pole. Peary’s feet were injured and he had to be pulled on a dogsled. In April 1909, Henson’s instruments showed they were standing at the North Pole. Together Henson and Peary planted the American flag in the snow.

In later years, Robert Peary and Henson were greatly honored for their achievements. Today, the two friends and fellow explorers lie in heroes’ graves not far apart in the Arlington National Cemetery.

1. In paragraph1, the author shows how Henson became ________.

A. a wonderful seaman

B. an educated captain

C. a good shop assistant

D. a successful learner

2. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us ________.

A. why Matthew Henson went to the hat shop

B. how Matthew Henson met Robert Peary

C. why Matthew Henson stopped working on the Katie Hinds

D. how Robert Peary knew Matthew Henson had sea experience

3. The following statements are TRUE except ________.

A. Henson proved himself a better seaman than Peary

B. Peary wanted Henson to help him realize his dream

C. Before their final attempt, they made two trips together

D. After they died, they were highly respected by people

4. The story between Henson and Peary could best be compared to ________.

A. treasure hunters looking for fortunes

B. sailors seeking power over others

C. soldiers fighting for their freedom

D. fighters exploring an unknown land

Your school asked parents about the social development in children in the last Parents’ Meeting. Here are some opinions. Read the following information and answer the questions.

Parent 1: Social development in children is an important part of childhood. Social activities can help enhance children’s social abilities and make them more confident.

Parent 2: Social development should begin at a very early age. It is important for young children before starting school. Playing with other children can help them get skills needed to make new friends.

Parent 3: Many ball games are a great way to encourage children to communicate with other kids. It’s a good idea for them to play basketball or football together. They can learn teamwork.

School headmaster: Parents should try to allow children to deal with the situation on their own first. Children can learn what works and what doesn’t work from their failures, which help children act properly in the future’s society.

1. The underlined word “enhance” can be replaced by.

A. spend B. improve C. expect D. appreciate

2.What kind of activities may be supported by the third parent for his/her children?

A. Playing basketball with friends.

B. Playing computer games.

C. Holding parties at home.

D. Watching TV alone.

3. Which is NOT the advantage from social development according to these parents and headmaster’s opinions?

A. Children become more confident.

B. Children get skills needed to make new friends.

C. Children learn teamwork.

D. Children are afraid of making mistakes.

As a child grows out of being an infant and begins to notice and react to the world around him, you may find yourself wondering how you possibly impart all of the things that he needs to become a responsible, respectful adult. 1. A child who learns to respect all he meets not only receives respect from others, but also learns to respect himself as well.

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

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 he will understand your reasoning and expect respectful responses. Disagreeing with you doesn't equate to disobedience.

Control your impulse to overact. 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 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 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. Setting a good example is the best way to start a child on the path to respect.

The time may soon come when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages. Today humans express themselves in over 6,000 different languages. But that is quickly changing. Many scientists say that over half of these languages will disappear within the next 50 years. After 100 years, the languages used in the world will not be more than 20.

Why? It is because people from different cultures live and work together much more often than before. This brings changes. The languages of the world’s main culture are replacing the languages of the smaller cultures. Most international trade takes place in world languages such as English. People respect their own cultures and traditions, but when it comes to getting a job, knowing a world language is often necessary. It may mean the difference between success and failure.

Technology works on the change of languages in an even more amazing way. Modern media such as radio and television give young people in developing countries much knowledge about the world. But this knowledge doesn’t come in words from the mouths of their parents or the elders in their neighborhood. It usually comes in the language of a different culture.

People in different cultures think it good for them to share a popular language. They can quickly share ideas and work together. Knowing the same language means easier communication and is a basis for trust.

Is the death of a small local language such a terrible thing? The answer is maybe. Many cultures may have words for many useful things we know nothing about. If their languages die, their valuable wisdom may be lost forever. The future of the world’s language depends on our actions now. Will we protect endangered languages or allow them to quietly disappear?

Time will have the last word.

1.Scientists say that within 50 years, perhaps, there will be only ________ languages in the world.

A. 4,000B. over 3,000C. no more than 20D. around 3,000

2.The passage says that if all the people in the world knew a major world language, ________.

A. radio and television would all use the language

B. it would be easier for them to share their ideas

C. lessons at schools would be taught in the language

D. people would respect their own culture more

3.Also, the passage says that if nobody spoke the languages of smaller cultures, ________.

A. knowledge would come from the mouths of the elders

B. many of the words for things we do not know would be lost

C. people would have difficulty in working together

D. there would be no smaller cultures

4.By saying “Time will have the last word,” the writer means “________”.

A. let us wait and see

B. we have time to do something

C. it is too late to do anything

D. it is only a problem of time

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