Denny Parker lived in a bad place. Because of a youth gang(帮派), he wanted to leave the area. The gang often caused trouble in the high school. As he was walking out of history class one day, Denny bumped(撞上) into another student. “Sorry,” he said, and kept walking. But he was stopped. Turning around, he found himself facing a very large, angry boy. It was Bill Douglas, a member of the gang!

“Hey,you pushed me!” Bill cried.

“Come on, Bill,” answered Denny, “I said I was sorry.”

“You're going to be sorry,” Bill said. “I will give you a lesson after school.”

“Oh, no,” thought Denny, hurrying to his next class. “I'm in trouble now.” The more he thought about it, the more fearful he became.

Then a word came to Denny's mind—courage. He decided to face it with courage. He had nothing to lose—except a few teeth. After school, many students waited on the corner. News had spread that there would be a fight. Bill Douglas and his gang were waiting, too.

“Hey, Parker,” Bill laughed as Denny walked near. “Let me teach you a lesson.”

Denny answered loudly, “Well, come on. I'm not afraid.”

There was silence. Then the students began to applaud(鼓掌).They cried, “Denny! Denny!” The noise was very loud. The gang members ran away one by one. Denny won with his courage.

1.Bill was going to _________.

A. give Denny a good beating

B. teach Denny how to fight

C. teach Denny how to be polite

D. talk about some problems with Denny

2.What decision did Denny make at last?

A. He needed to say sorry to Bill.

B. He should face Bill with courage.

C. He must tell the teacher everything.

D. He had to ask the other students for help.

3.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The students hoped that Denny would win the fight.

B. At first, Denny was afraid that the gang members would beat him.

C. The students were unhappy when they saw the gang members run away.

D. At first, Bill thought that Denny was afraid of him.

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* We offer morning or afternoon classes. Both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800 yuan. Entrance exams: June 1 and December 1.

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1. offers free sightseeing tours.

A. Global English Center

B. Modern Language School

C. The 21st Century English Training Center

D. The International House of English

2.How much do you have to pay if you want to learn English in Modern Language School for six month?

A. 800.

B. 1,000.

C. 1,200.

D. 1,800.

3.Why is The 21st Century English Training Center different from others?

A. It has an entrance exam for learners.

B. It is the nearest to the city enter.

C. Its address doesn’t appear in the advertisement.

D. The teachers are from Canada and the USA.

4.You should call if you want to improve reading and writing skills.

A. 6760000

B. 6777777

C. 6016666

D. 6886666

Last month, high school teacher Charles Tandy gave away his television. “I’m not the sort of person who thinks that television is a complete waste of time—some programs can actually be quite educational,” he says. “I just wanted to be able to have more conversations with my friends and family, and TV prevents you a lot of programs aren’t suitable for their children.

But some experts are now arguing that television is making the world a better place. Paul Wood, and Australian psychologist, has studied the effect of TV in many different countries. He says that educational programs don’t bring many benefits. However, popular different countries. He says that educational programs don’t bring many benefits. However, popular dramas about everyday life are helping to improve people’s lives in various ways. He says, for example, that such programs increase understanding about the sorts of problems that teenagers have, particularly ones that damage their education.

Lucan Hobbs, professor of media studies, says that the issues that surround TV may be even wider. “In some countries, popular music competitions and reality shows have made many people believe that anyone can be famous, even though this may not be true. This is having a big effect on the way young people see society and could continue to do so in the future.” He says.

There may be on final reason why people see TV differently. Over the last 50 or 60 years, the world has learned to deal with TV. We realize that I can bring a few benefits and we are no longer afraid of it. But now there is something else to consider—the Internet. By comparison, the gentle television set in the corner of every sitting room seems almost friendly.

1.Why did Charles Tandy get tired of his television?

A. He considered it to be a waste of time.

B. He thought television was bad for his children.

C. He was disappointed with his time talking to people.

D. He preferred to spend his time talking to people.

2.Lucan Hobbs thinks that television .

A. is making a lot of young people famous

B. has greatly affected young people

C. is turning the world into an unrealistic one

D. is becoming more popular with young people

3.What is the best title for the text?

A. How Television Works?

B. Is television a Social Media?

C. Is television a Good Thing?

D. How Television Won the Internet?

Most of us lead a busy life.1.We think, “If I reached my goal, then I would be happy”, or “If I could get a better job, then I would enjoy life.” But why not enjoy life right now?

Firstly, take time to notice and appreciate the beauty in your own surroundings.2.“There is a great big world of wonder and beauty around us!” And as Brodersen explains, “Look for the beauty of the sunrise and of a friend’s smile that brightens your day. Open your eyes to see the beauty you might not normally see. Doing so helps to cheer you up.”

Secondly, taking time to experience some simple pleasures also can bring joy to your heart and ease your stress. Take me for example.3.One universal simple pleasure is finding things that make you laugh. Make time to laugh every day.

Thirdly, don’t take your family and friends for granted. Rich, rewarding relationships add greatly to the enjoyment of life. When you think of someone, why not call, e-mail or write them?4.As Wayne Lawton explains, “Invest time in relationships. Remove the attitude, what’s in it for me? Happiness is found in putting other’s interests, desires and concerns ahead of our own whenever possible. Selfishness is a dead-end street.”5.

A. Be aware of beauty in nature.

B. So please treasure relationship.

C. You don’t need to travel far to find beauty.

D. Driven by the “urgent”, we forget to enjoy life.

E. In my spare time, I enjoy collecting stamps and reading novels.

F. A short e-mail or phone call can make a world of difference to someone.

G. I delight in simple things like my favorite tea drink, a bubble bath or family photos.

In spite of the fun and laughter, 13-year-old Frank Wilson wasn’t happy. It was________ that he received all the gifts that he wanted. And he also _________ the big Christmas dinner with the family members. ________, Frank wasn’t happy because this was his first Christmas without his brother, Steve, who was killed in a car accident. Frank ___________ his brother.

Frank said good-bye to his family members and said that he was leaving a little earlier to see a friend, and from there he could walk home. Since it was cold outside, Frank ________ his new jacket. It was his favorite gift. He placed the other gifts on his new sleigh(雪橇). Then Frank _________.

As Frank went down the street toward home, through one front window, he saw a room with old _________ hanging over an empty fireplace. A woman was seated nearby, crying. The stockings ________ him of the way he and his brother always ________ theirs side by side. The next morning, they would find gifts.

Then Frank had a _______. He knocked at the door. “Yes?” the________ voice of the woman. “May I come in?” asked Frank. “You are very welcome,” she said, ________ his sleigh full of gifts and thinking he wanted to ______ gifts. “But I have no food or gifts for you. I have ________ for my own children.” “That’s why I am here,” Frank said. “Please________ whatever gifts you would like for your children from the sleigh.” “Why? God bless you!” the_____woman answered. She took some candies, a toy plane and a doll. Finally, the stockings were ________. “Thank you so much!” the woman said. “You are welcome,” Frank said and left.

Frank’s _________was full of happiness. Then he gave his jacket to a poor boy. At last, he gave away all his gifts._____Frank was worried how he could _________to his parents that he had given his gifts away, he was very happy.

1.A. true B. normal C. hopeful D. surprising

2.A. prepared B. made C. enjoyed D. appreciate

3.A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise

4.A. praised B. admired C. respected D. missed

5.A. put on B. took out C. put aside D. took off

6.A. ran B. left C. returned D. disappeared

7.A. furniture B. clothes C. stocking D. window

8.A. reminded B. warned C. informed D. believed

9.A. lay B. hung C. shared D. dragged

10.A. gift B. problem C. sign D. thought

11.A. frightened B. sad C. excited D. confused

12.A. pulling B. knowing C. searching D. seeing

13.A. collect B. buy C. provide D. sell

14.A. everything B. anything C. something D. nothing

15.A. offer B. show C. take D. bring

16.A. disappointed B. worried C. surprised D. interested

17.A. light B. large C. new D. full

18.A. body B. head C. heart D. brain

19.A. Because B. Though C. When D. While

20.A. explain B. speak C. declare D. admit

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