“BANG!” the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with father standing on one side, and I on the other side.

We were both in great anger. “Never set foot in this house again!” stormed father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.

The street lights were shining, causing rather sad-feeling. I wandered aimlessly.

A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.

But now … I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. He always put his opinions and codes of behavior on me. Whenever I do something wrong, he never admits it. We are just

like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.

I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived ,I saw that the light was still on.

I thought to myself: “Is father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me?”

In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. I can’t stand his outrageous(蛮横的)words: “I can’t throw you away, let alone these old papers?”

All the lights were off except father’s.

Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After

shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret. After an argument he has the habit of creeping up in my sleep and then tucking me underneath the covers.

This was how he always was.He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.

The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” I whispered, maybe… With the key in hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love—it’s second to none.

1.Decide which is the best order of the following according to what happened in the passage.

a. I opened the door and entered the house.

b. Sadly I ran out into the street.

c. I reached the place where I lived and saw my house still brightly lit.

d. I thought of my father’s kindness towards me.

e. I walked about in the street without any aim.

A. b, e, d, c, a B. b, e, a, c, d

C. b, e, c, d, a D. b, e, c, a, d

2.What made the writer think of his childhood ?

A. The sight of the street lights.

B. The sight of the empty street.

C. The sight of light in his own house.

D. The sight of a father with a child in his arms.

3.Why do you think the father often shouts at his son?

A. perhaps the father is getting older and older.

B. perhaps the son has already grown up.

C. perhaps the father has got used to doing that.

D. perhaps they never agree with each other.

4.What conclusion can you come to after reading the passage?

A. The father is actually kind to his son.

B. The father treats his son in an unfair way.

C. The father is neither kind nor cruel to his son.

D. The father is always finding fault with his son.

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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

“I have rights. I have the right of education. I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to go to market.I have the right to speak up.”

That was Malala Yousafzai. She was ________ about girls' rights to an education, something ________ by the Taliban militant group.

About a year after that interview, 15-year old Malala was shot________ the head by a Taliban gunman. She ________ , and continued her work to help young women get an education. On Friday, at age 17, Malala became the youngest person ever awarded a Nobel Peace prize. She ________ it with Kailash Satyarthi of India. The 60-year old activist has led peaceful demonstrations________ child slavery and forced labor.

The________ that the award is shared is significant. Malala is a Pakistani Muslim, Satyarthi is an Indian Hindu.Their nations are ________ . Malala says the award gives a message to people of love between Pakistan and India and between different________ .

Malala came to the press conference ________ from school. She spoke mostly without note, she talked for about 15 minutes, and she described how she'd been in the ________lesson at 10:15 in the morning, and she knew it was a(an) ________ day, she knew the Nobel Peace awards were going to be announced, and at 10:15 she had said to ________, that she didn't expect that she was going to get the award.

Then a teacher came to the chemistry class ________ she was, and she was________ to one side told that she had won the award, but she decided ________ that that she would stay and finish her lesson.

She had a physics lesson before coming and ________ the speech. And she talked about how she felt honored to have received this award.

“I'm feeling honored that I'm being ________ as a Nobel laureate(获奖者), and I have been honored with this-this________award to the Nobel Peace Prize. And I'm proud that I'm the ________ Pakistani and the first young woman or the first young person who's getting this award. It's a great honor for me.”

1.A. talking up B. holding up C. summing up D. speaking up

2.A. supported B. approved C. objected D. opposed

3.A. in B. at C. on D. to

4.A. died B. struggled C. escaped D. survived

5.A. speaks B. shares C. gets D. accepts

6.A. for B. towards C. against D. through

7.A. news B. information C. idea D. fact

8.A. friends B. rivals C. relatives D. neighbors

9.A. religions B. cultures C. countries D. areas

10.A. slowly B. hurriedly C. quickly D. direct

11.A. math B. chemistry C. physics D. geography

12.A. important B. necessary C. wonderful D. useful

13.A. her B. them C. herself D. themselves

14.A. who B. which C. where D.what

15.A. taken B. fetched C. brought D. carried

16.A. beyond B. beneath C. beside D. despite

17.A. giving B. offering C. leading D. talking

18.A. advised B. realized C. chosen D. asked

19.A. splendid B. precious C. concise D. enormous

20.A. best B. first C. greatest D.smartest

Nobody likes an old poop(傻子). Developing a sense of humor is part of becoming a mature, emotionally healthy individual. Laughter is good for the soul, builds friendships and relieves stress. It serves as the glue for social situations and as an ice-breaker for sadness and boredom. If you’ve ever been told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, you should save the blue attitude for serious situations and develop your sense of humor.

Forgive the accidental. A sudden fall is humorous not because we like to see people fall, but because it surprises. From a spilled(溢出)water glass in a meeting to Aunt Rae’s teeth coming off in the Thanksgiving turkey, the embarrassment of accidents can be relieved by humor and a helping hand. After making sure that nobody’s hurt, forgive accidents with a chuckle(咯咯地笑)rather than a scolding.

Look for the unexpected. The kid who used to look at you with his eyes closed during a test had the idea. Parents who serve green eggs and ham to their children on graduation day get the idea. Unexpected actions lighten an atmosphere and relax people.

Learn to laugh with your kids. Most of what children say and do is funny. Help them learn that accidents are sometimes funny and sometimes occasions for joining in and helping another human being. By sharing laughs and attempting to explain humor, you develop your sense of humor, as well as help kids develop their own sense of humor.

1. If you’ve ever been told to “lighten up” or “chill out”, it means ______.

A. you are humorous B. you are blue

C. you lack humor D. you are funny

2. According to Paragraph 2, when your friend falls, you can ______.

A. laugh at him B. chuckle

C. scold him D. feel embarrassed

3.In the author’s opinion, if your mother serves green eggs and hum to you on your graduation day, she is ______.

A. boring B. serious C. considerate D. humorous

4.What is the best title for the passage?

A. How to Develop a Sense of Humor

B. Ways to Become a Healthy Individual

C. The Function of Humor

D. Proper Attitudes Toward Humor

People living in the UK take quite a few holidays abroad and in this country each year.Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment.

While on holiday

Many of the things you can do to the greener on holiday will be the same things you can do at home—but there arc also sonic extra things too, like avoiding gifts made from endangered plants and animals.Here arc some suggestions:

●Making the most of locally produced food and drink, and local activities and attractions will support people in the area you are visiting and reduce the need for further environmental influence from transport;

●Switching off any air conditioning, heating and lights will help reduce climate change effect;

●Save water—some countries suffer from water shortages and saving water can help avoid damage to our natural habitats

Endangered species

Some gifts and foods available in some countries can be made from endangered plants or animals.Check before you buy and avoid animal and plant gifts.More details of the types of products to avoid and illegal trade hot spots can be found on the Souvenir Alert webpage.

Making a positive contribution to the place you are visiting

There are ways in which your holiday can help support local people and the environment;

●There are many opportunities to volunteer and help with projects that conserve and improve natural habitats;

●When you are away, or if you are looking for somewhere to visit, you can support projects or attractions which protect wildlife, such as nature reserves and conservation projects.

1.According to the passage, we can______ to help reduce climate change effect

A.make good use of water

B.buy local food and drink

C.save electricity

D.go around on foot

2.We should check the gifts and foods before buying because ______.

A.sometimes they are of poor quality

B.they may not be typical local products

C.some of them will do harm to our health

D.they may be made from endangered animals or plants

3.We can infer from the passage that ____.

A.it is not easy for people to travel abroad

B.not everyone can tell an illegal souvenir

C.green holidays have been accepted by people

D.volunteer work is a must for protecting natural habitats

4.The passage is mainly about______

A.travel dos and don'ts

B.the harm done to the environment

C.greener choices for holiday

D.tips on protecting endangered species

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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A.B.C和D)中选可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

I got aboard and sat down in my seat.It was going to be a long flight. Around me were some ________ "Where are you headed?" I asked.

"Lakes Air Base.We'll be there for special training, and then to the front."

After about an hour, an announcement was made that box lunches were ________ for five dollars. The journey would be several hours, and I decided to buy one.

As I ________ for my wallet, I heard a soldier ask his fellows if he would buy lunch."No, that seems a lot of money for just a box lunch." I looked around at the other soldiers.________ were buying lunch.I walked to the back of the plane and________ the flight attendant a fifty-dollar bill.

"Take a lunch to all those soldiers." I said.She seized my arms tightly.Her eyes wet with tears, she ________ me, " My son is a soldier in the front...it's almost like you are doing it for him."

Picking up ten boxes, she headed to the soldiers.

After eating, on my way to the rest room I was ________ by a man."I saw ________ you did and I want to be part of it." With this, he handed me twenty-five dollars.

Soon after I returned to my seat, I saw the Flight Captain coming, looking at the seat numbers ________ he walked.When he got to my row he stopped, smiled, held out his ________ , and said, "I want to ________ your hand." I stood and took his hand.With a loud voice he said, "I was a soldier.________ , someone bought me a lunch.It was such an act of________that I never forgot." I was a little bit________ when applause rang out from all of the passengers.These soldiers were giving their all for our country.I could only give them a couple of meals.

Later, when I walked to the front of the plane to stretch my legs, a man ________ another twenty-five dollars in my hand.

When we________ , I gathered my belongings and started to leave.A man stopped me, put something in my pocket, and walked away ________ a word.Another twenty-five dollars! Seeing the soldiers ________ at the terminal, I walked over to them and handed them seventy-five dollars.As I walked ________to my car, I prayed for their safe ________ .

1.A.strangers B.soldiers C.attendants D.passengers

2.A.available B.reasonable C.convenient D.special

3.A.prepared B.sent C.reached D.paid

4.A.None B.Some C.Many D.All

5.A.lent B.showed C.handed D.charged

6.A.advised B.greeted C.inspired D.thanked

7.A.praised B.stopped C.attracted D.discovered

8.A.how B.which C.what D.that

9.A.as B.though C.till D.unless

10.A.tongue B.arm C.head D.hand

11.A.feel B.seize C.Shake D.check

12.A.Once B.Later C.Recently D.Frequently

13.A.performance B.kindness C.bravery D.wisdom

14.A.embarrassed B.relieved C.overjoyed D.satisfied

15.A.threw B.found C.took D.left

16.A.separated B.landed C.paused D.chatted

17.A.in B.for C.through D.without

18.A.training B.shouting C.gathering D.marching

19.A.casually B.Anxiously C. disappointedlyD.lightheartedly

20.A.arrival B.return C.flight D.Escape

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