Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go to their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.

One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money, one can get a little house in the country with a garden of one’s own.

Then, in the country one can rest from the noise and hurry of the town. Even though one has to get up earlier and spend more time in trains and buses, one can sleep better at night and during weekends, and on summer evenings, one can enjoy the fresh, clean air of the country. If one likes gardens, one can spend one’s free time digging, planting, watering, and doing the other jobs which are needed in a garden. Then, when the flowers and vegetables come up, one has the reward of one who has shared the secret of nature.

Some people, however, take no interest in country things: for them, happiness lies in the town, with its cinemas and theatres, beautiful shops and busy streets, and dance halls and restaurants. Such people would feel that their life was not worth living if they had to live it outside London. An occasional walk in one of the parks and a two-week-visit to the sea every summer is all the country they want: the rest they are quite prepared to leave to those who are glad to get away from London every night.

1.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. People who like country things prefer to live outside the city.

B. People who work in London prefer to live in the country.

C. Because of certain disadvantages of living outside London, some people who work in London prefer to live inside London.

D. Because of certain advantages of living outside London, many people who work in London prefer to live outside London.

2.When the flowers and vegetables in the garden come up, those ______ have the reward of one who has shared the secret of nature.

A. who live in the country.

B. who have spent time working in the garden.

C. who have a garden of their own.

D. who have been digging, planting, and watering.

3.People who think happiness lies in the town would feel that _______________ if they had to live outside London.

A. their life was meaningless

B. their life was invaluable.

C. they don’t deserve a happy life.

D. they were not worthy of their happy life

4.The underlined word “rest” in the last paragraph refer to “_____________”.

A. the rest questions

B. the rest people

C. the rest of the country

D. the rest of the parks and of the sea

阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

There are various aspects that go into making a successful school, and success can be measured in various ways.Often, the teachers are praised for a school’s success and blamed for its failure.Yet, in order for a school to be effective, it must be a place where teaching and learning can easily take place, and that requires the hard work of more than just educators.Students must take learning into their own hands and feel as if what they are doing is as important as it actually is.This can only be done with the cooperation of every adult that is involved in the students’ life.Some of these individuals often go unnoticed, yet the role they play in the students’ lives is immeasurable.

In the school, administrative assistants greet students at the start of the day and answer a large quantity of questions.When an assistant remembers a student’s name or even something special about that student, it communicates to him that he is cared for.The assistant can also give that extra encouragement for a student to make better choices, especially when they are visiting the principal’s office.

Meanwhile, though cafeteria workers have a short space of time to interact with students, they can make a big difference as well.Beyond meeting nutritional needs, cafeteria workers may also on occasion meet the emotional needs of the students they serve.Students benefit from positive interaction with adults, and cafeteria workers may give that extra bit of encouragement that a child needs.

Custodians(管理员)are usually underappreciated for what they offer to schools.They have to be knowledgeable about everything from cleaning to fixing the most intricate(复杂的)tools.They get to school early in the morning before teachers arrive and lock up late at night after the last student has left from the after-school event.They also make sure teachers are equipped with the necessary items and prepare the rooms so that they are ready for learning.A great custodian also gives that kind word or extra smile to that student who needs it most.

1.The purpose of the passage is to _______.

A.emphasize the role teachers play in a school

B.highlight the contributions of other staff at school besides teachers.

C.tell us who make the greatest contributions to a school

D.explain what contributes to the success of a student

2.If an assistant remembers a student’s name, the student will feel that _________.

A.he is paid particular attention to

B.he is special

C.he has done something wrong

D.he has made progress in study

3.Which of the following is TRUE about cafeteria workers?

A.It’s enough for them to cook for the students.

B.It’s hard for them to interact with the students.

C.They have the most interaction with students at school.

D.They can also meet the emotional needs of the students.

4.How does the author feel about the staff mentioned in the text?

A.Disappointed. B.Dissatisfied.

C.Appreciative. D.Doubtful.

Earth Day is on April 22nd.People say thanks to the Earth and learn ways to keep the Earth safe and clean.But saving the Earth is not just for grow-ups.Kids are also taking an active part in it.

The American writer and filmmaker Lynne made a film called Young Voices for the Planet.It lists a lot of stories about different kids who help to keep our environment clean.

Team Marine, US A group of students at Santa Monica High School started an organization called Team Marine.They tell people why plastic bags are bad for sea animals and environment.In 2011, they successfully made lawmakers (立法者) in their city stop people using plastic bags.

Felix, 15, Germany In 2007, a 9-year-old boy, Felix, started a club,Plant for the Planet.It encourages children around the world to plant trees in their own countries.Felix helped plant 25 million trees in Germany and 120 million trees worldwide.

Alec, 17, US When he was 12, Alec set up Kids VS Global (全球的) Warming.It teaches kids about weather change and ways to stop the world getting warmer and warmer.Alec travels widely to encourage people to help stop global warming.He has given more than 70 talks across the country.

Olivia, 13, US When Olivia was 11, she heard about the 2010 oil spill (漏油) in the Gulf of Mexico.She painted 500 pictures of birds to raise money for the clean-up.She raised more than $200,000 to protect (保护) birds and other wild animals.

1.What is the purpose of setting up the “Earth Day” and who can do something for the Earth?

A.To keep the earth peaceful and beautiful by adults and kids

B.To keep the earth balanced by adults only

C.To keep the earth safe and clean by adults and kids

D.To keep the earth safe and clean by kids only

2.Young Voices for the Planet made by Lynne is ________.

A.a book B.a TV play

C.a film D.a club

3.According to the passage, we know ________ doesn’t agree to use plastic bags.

A.Team Marine B.Felix C.Alec D.Olivia

4.Alec travels widely to encourage people to ________.

A.raise money

B.plant trees

C.protect wild animals

D.help stop global warming

5.The passage is mainly about how ________.

A.kids are saving the Earth

B.parents are planting trees

C.students are raising money

D.grow-ups are using plastics bags

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