Twenty-five-year-old Rick Aggeler said he discovered early in life that music is magic. Music made him feel like anything was possible. At the age of seven,a medical condition required him to have a brain operation. It also stopped him from playing sports. So his mother suggested that he learn to play the drums instead. He started playing the drums with Ronit Glick. uShe was my elementary teacher. He remembered just the joy it brought to him. It was his favorite thing.

   Sixth grade was a new school to him and he had a hard time getting along with all the kids. And Ms. Glick just took him in and he had so much fun at the program. It just felt great all the time. Rick Aggeler graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston,Massachusetts,in 2007. While there,he volunteered as a music teacher at a youth center in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. He helped create a small music club within the center. The Music Clubhouse at the Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club quickly grew. Young people come to the Music Clubhouse after school and during summer vacation. The club provides a safe environment to learn to play instruments and to perform together in bands. The club even has its own recording studio (录音室）.

() 1. What did Rick Aggeler think of music?

   A. Magic. B. Boring. C. Interesting. D. Fun.

() 2. How old was Rick Aggeler when he began to play music?

   A. 25.   B. 6.   C. 26.   D. 7.

() 3. Who come to the Music Clubhouse?

   A. Girls. B. Boys. C. Young people. D. Ronit Glick.

() 4. What does the club provide for young people?

   A. Do homework.

   B. Spend summer vacation.

   C. Learn to play instruments and to perform together in bands.

   D. Make up its own recording studio.

   Ludwig van Beethoven was born in 1770 in Bonn,Germany. He had a difficult and unhappy childhood. His father,Johann,was a musician for the king. He started to give his son piano lessons before Beethoven was four years old. Ludwig was so small that he had to stand on the piano seat to reach the piano.

   When Johann saw how quickly Ludwig learned,he knew his son had a talent for it. He decided to make Ludwig into a concert performer,and he was very strict. He hit Ludwig’s hand when he made a mistake and often woke him up in the middle of the night to make him play for his friends. Ludwig continued to study,and in 1782,he became the assistant organist for the king. He was only 12 years old!He used the money that he earned to help take care of his family. His father had a lot of problems and could not support them.

   When Beethoven was about sixteen,he went to Vienna (维也纳) to study. This was every musician's dream. While he was there,he played for many important people,including the famous composer (作曲家) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When Mozart heard him,he told his friends,“Keep your eyes on him. Someday he will give the world something to talk about ”

() 1. Why did his father decide to make Ludwig into a concert performer?

   A. Because he was strict.

   B. Because he knew his son had a talent for it.

   C. Because Ludwig learned quickly.

   D. Because Ludwig was small.

() 2. What did Johann do when Ludwig made a mistake?

   A. He hit Ludwig's hand.

   B. He made him stand on the piano seat.

   C. He woke him up in the middle of the night.

   D. He made him play for his friends.

() 3. How old was him when he used the money that he earned to help take care of his family?

   A. 12 years old. B. 11 years old.

   C. 15 years old. D. 16 years old.

() 4. Why did Ludwig go to Vienna to study?

   A. Because he wanted to be a concert performer.

   B. Because his father had a lot of problems and could not support them.

   C. Because he wanted to play for many important people.

   D. Because this was every musician's dream.

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   Now more than 20 schools in the northwest of China 1 (use) E-textbooks. Some teachers say that they make learning easier and 2 (teach) more convenient.

   Jing Xuan is excited about lessons like Chinese,English and math. She 3 (enjoy) the pictures and animations (动画) in the E-textbooks. The children here 4 (study) with E-textbooks since last September.

   With the help of the E-textbooks,some good ideas 5 (share) at times. Some parents encourage their children 6 (try) the E-textbooks to make learning easier. But others worry about their children's health.

   “You can't imagine how the growing popularity of E-textbooks is changing the way the students learn!More and more students 7 (learn) with E-textbooks in the future. However,there's still a long way to go ,” said the headmaster.[2013 山东莱宪]

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   This week in Lifestyle we have two very different views on city life compared to life in a small town. Mike Larson lives in a 1 town and he thinks the way of life there is much better than that in a big city. In Mike's opinion,a small town is 2 ,and it has a clean and safe environment,especially for children.

People 3 very friendly and there aren’t so many problems with dangerous people as there are in the city. And of course,the houses in a small town are 4 expensive than those in a big city.

   But Mike says there are some bad things 5 living in a small town. There aren’t enough things for young people 6 and there aren’t many shops. Public environment isn’t very good,7 . The school in his town isn't big enough to give his children everything they 8 ,and there isn’t a hospital. But Mike says ,“I enjoy 9 in a small town and I'm too old to move anyway. ”

   Cathy Ramos,on the other hand,says the city is the place for her. The city has the best 10 like very good schools and hospitals. It also has great shopping centers and large stores where you can buy 11 you want. There's also 12 transport： buses and taxis,and the airport is near the city.

   Cathy says 13 there are problems in a big city. It's so busy and there are too many 14 on the road and it's definitely more expensive than a small town. There's more danger,and it isn’t as 15 as the country.[2013湖北恩施]

() 1. A. small   B. huge   C. big   D. large

() 2. A. peace   B. peacefully   C. peaceful   D. noise

() 3. A. aren’t   B. is   C. isn’t   D. are

() 4. A. more   B. less   C. least   D. little

() 6. A. to do   B. doing   C. done   D. did

() 7. A. too   B. either   C. as well   D. also

() 8. A. pass   B. receive   C. get   D. need

() 9. A. to live   B. live   C. living   D. lived

() 10. A. parks   B. zoos   C. services   D. libraries

() 11. A. something   B. nothing   C. none   D. anything

() 12. A. plenty of   B. lot of   C. a lot   D. plenty

() 13. A. certain   B. suddenly   C. quickly   D. certainly

() 14. A. ships   B. planes   C. cars   D. subway

() 15. A. clean   B. cleaner   C. dirtier   D. dirty

根据短文内容，回答下列问题。

   Sometimes people come into your life and you know that they are there to teach you a lesson,or to help you understand who you are or who you want to become.

   You never know these people who may be a classmate,a neighbour or a friend一but when you lock your eyes on them,you know at that very moment they will influence your life in some ways.

   Sometimes things that happen to you may seem unpleasant,painful,or frustrating at first. But in another way,you find that without getting over those difficulties you would have never realized your ability,strength or will power (意志力) .

   The people you meet and the success you get help to create who you are and who you become. Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact,they are sometimes the most important ones.

   If someone loves you,give love back to them in the way you can,not only because they love you,but because in a way,they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.

   If someone hurts you,or breaks your heart,forgive (原谅) them,for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being careful of people around.

Self-confidence is necessary to a person. If you’re not confident,it will be hard for others to believe in you.

   Learn a lesson in life each day you live![2013 • 山西]

1. Who can influence your life in some ways?

2. Are unpleasant things good for you?

3. Why are bad experiences very important to you?

4. What should you do if somebody hurts you?

   A new study shows women need 60 minutes to exercise a day to stop weight increasing if they have a normal diet.

   The findings suggest women need more exercise than the current federal guidelines (联邦指南) of 150 minutes a week,or 30 minutes five days a week.

   The study is being published in the March 24/31 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

   “I don't want people to throw up their hands and say,I can't do it ,” said Dr Min Lee,the study's lead researcher.

   Women at a normal weight who have a normal diet can beat middle-age weight gain by working out intensely (高强度) for 30 minutes a day,whether by running,cycling,swimming laps or working out at a gym. Weight gain can also be prevented with 60 minutes of moderate activity,such as walking,a leisurely bike ride or playing catch.

   Overall,women gained an average of 5. 7 pounds in the study. However,those who were of normal weight,kept their weight if they exercised for 60 minutes a day. Women who exercised less generally gained weight. Dr Lee said for overweight women,60 minutes of exercise a day wasn’t enough to keep weight,suggesting cutting the calories (热量) .

() 1. According to the new study,is the current federal guidelines (联邦指南) right?

   A. Yes,it is. B. No,it isn’t.

   G. We don't know. D. No,it is.

() 2. What is Dr Min Lee's idea?

   A. He advises women to do 60 minutes of exercise a day.

   B. He doesn’t advise women to do 60 minutes of exercise a day.

   C. He advises women to have long jumps.

   D. He advises women to play football.

() 3. Which is not true according to the passage?

   A. Doing enough exercise can make women slim.

   B. Doing enough exercise is good for our health.

   C. Working out intensely (高强度) for 30 minutes a day can prevent the weight gain.

   D. For overweight women 60 minutes of exercise a day was enough to keep weight.

() 4. This passage may come from .

   A. a song   B. a poem

   C. a magazine   D. a film

   If someone asks you about India or Asia's great achievements,you may say,Mango!Yes,the mango (芒 果) . Today we all know that the mango is rich in vitamin (维生素) A.C andD.

   How did the mango get its name? It5s an interesting story. The name mango comes from Tamil. From man-kay or man-gay,then it changed to manga. The people who gave it the name manga or mango were the Portuguese (葡萄牙人) . They first came to India,across the sea,about 500 years ago. As they started living in parts of India,they discovered the mango. They seemed to want more of it so they started experimenting with new kinds of mangoes—the famous Alphonso or Mulgoa that we like best today is the result of their hard work.

   Mango is a kind of fruit which has been enjoyed for 3,000 years. Imagine,while Indians have been talking excitedly about the fruit for 3,000 years,the western world has had it for only 300 years!But how do we know that Indians have enjoyed the mango for 3,000 years? Simple,they were excited enough to write about its good qualities in books.

   Down the ages,the mango has got some new qualities. It is seen as a symbol (象征) of good luck and in many parts of west and south India,mango leaves are put up at the front door. It is a belief (看法) that the mango tree is able to make wishes come true.

() 1. The mango is rich in vitamin .

   A. A   B. C   C. D   D. All above

() 2. Mango got its named by .

   A. Portuguese   B. Indian   C. English   D. American

() 3. Mango is a kind of .

   A. vegetables   B. fruit   C. drink   D. juice

() 4. The western world has had mango for years.

   A. 100   B. 200   C. 300   D. 3,000

                            我们为什么近视？

   As the information technology is more and more developed,computers and high technology products have entered so many families. So our eyesight is lower and lower day by day when we do something with computers. From now on,it is time for us to protect our eyes. Don’t let the shortsightedness become the trouble for us.

   Around me,lots of teenagers have worn glasses; it is such a terrible problem for us. What makes our eyes worse?

   Firstly,computers are friends for many people,and also there are many people who buy notebooks or personal computers for themselves;someone uses them for working,studying,playing games and so on!

   Secondly,for the working groups,it is so easy to become shortsighted for these people who are facing the computer for long time every day. Other people who work outside usually chat online with their friends,write diaries and study in their spare time,etc.

   Thirdly,for teenagers,it is easy to become shortsighted,because they like playing games or sending messages and using QQ by mobile phones.

   We should try our best to go to bed earlier,come out and breathe the fresh air,look at the green trees. It will be good for our eyes.

() 1. The writers gives reasons that can cause shortsightedness.

   A. one   B. two   C. three   D. four

() 2. Which is not true according to the passage?

   A. All the people are shortsighted.

   B. If you take good care of your eyes,you won’t suffer from shortsightedness.

   C. If you use the computer too much,you may be shortsighted.

   D. Looking at the green trees is good for our eyes.

() 3. suggestions on being good for our eyes are mentioned.

   A. Five   B. Four

   C. Three   D. Two

() 4. People can use mobile phones to .

   A. play games   B. send messages

   C. chat online   D. All above

   One bright and sunny day ，I felt like fishing. So I packed what I 1 ... fishing rod,hooks,weights and of course,worms for bait.

   When I 2 the jetty,I put a worm on the hook and 3 the line into the water and waited for the fish to bite. I was 4 when I did not catch anything after 5 for three hours.   I pulled in the line and to my 6 , there was a small fish at the 7 of the line. The fish was so 8 that I did not feel anything on the line.

   I was even more 9 when the fish started to talk. “Let me go 10 I will turn you into a frog!” I was so scared that I just stared at it. The next moment,I was already a frog... ribit,ribit!

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   One night,a little swallow flew over the city. He was very 1 and wanted to have a good sleep in the city. When he saw the Statue of the Happy Prince (王子) ，he flew down and got ready to sleep 2 the feet of the Happy Prince.

   Just as he was putting his head under his wing,some water fell on him. He thought it was raining. But when he looked 3 ,he found the sky was so clear and bright that he could see lots of stars. Suddenly,he saw some tears were running down the Prince's golden 4 .

   “Why are you crying?” asked the swallow.

   “In a little street,there’s a poor house.From one of windows, I see a woman 5 at a table.She’s sewing clothes for 6 women to wear.In a bed in the corner of the room,her little boy is sick. He's asking for oranges,but his mother has only water to give him,so he is crying. The boy is so thirsty 7 the mother is so sad. Little swallow,will you please take her the jewel from the top of my sword (宝剑）？”

   “It is very cold here and I am leaving for a warm place,but I will stay with you and do as you ask. ”

   The swallow took the bright red jewel from the Prince’s sword and flew away with it in his mouth. He flew into the woman's room and 8 it beside the woman s needle.

   After he flew back,he told the Prince what he had done. “It ’s strange ,” he added ,“it's so cold but I feel quite 9 now.”

   “That's 10 you have done a good thing ,” said the Prince. The little swallow began to think about this,and then he fell asleep.【2013 江苏宿迁改编】

() 1. A. hungry   B. tired   C. angry   D. sad

() 3. A. at   B. down   C. up   D. for

() 4. A. ear   B. feet   C. hair   D. face

() 5. A. sitting   B. eating   C. drinking   D. cooking

() 6. A. poor   B. rich   C. young   D. old

() 7. A. but   B. or   C. and   D. so

() 8. A. forgot   B. took   C. got   D. put

() 9. A. cold   B. hot   C. warm   D. cool

() 10. A. because   B. though   C. if   D. whether