【题目】My father was 44 and knew he wasn't going to make it to 45. He wrote me a letter and hoped that something in it would help me for the rest of my life.

Since the day I was 12 and first read his letter, some of his words have lived in my heart. One part always stands out. “Right now, you are pretending to be a timekiller . But I know that one day, you will do something great that will set you among the very best.” Knowing that my dad believed in me gave me permission to believe in myself. “You will do something great.” He didn't know what that would be, and neither did I, but at times in my life when I've felt proud of myself, I remember his words and wish he were here so I could ask, “Is this what you were talking about, Dad? Should I keep going?”

A long way from 12 now, I realize he would have been proud when I made any progress. Lately, though, I've come to believe he'd want me to move on to what comes next: to be proud of, and believe in, somebody else. It's time to start writing my own letters to my children. Our children look to us with the same unanswered question we had. Our kids don't hold back because they're afraid to fail. They're only afraid of failing us. They don't worry about being disappointed. Their fear-as mine was until my father's letter-is of being a disappointment.

Give your children permission to succeed. They'rewaiting for you to believe in them.

I always knew my parents loved me. But trust me: That belief will be more complete, that love will be more real, and their belief in themselves will be greater if you write the words on their hearts:“Don't worry; you'll do something great.” Not having that blessing from their parents may be the only thing holding them back.

【1】We learn from the text that the author ________.

A. lost his father when he was young

B. worked hard before he read his father's letter

C. asked his father's permission to believe in himself

D. knew exactly what great thing his father wanted him to do

【2】What does the author tell us in the 3rd paragraph?

A. Children need their parents' letters.

B. Children are afraid to be disappointed.

C. His children's fear of failure held them back.

D. His father's letter removed his fear of failing his parents.

【3Which of the following is TRUE of the author?

A. He got no access to success.

B. He wrote back to his father at 12.

C. He was sure his parents loved him.

D. He once asked his father about the letter.

【4The main purpose of the text is to ________.

A. describe children's thinking

B. answer some questions children have

C. stress the importance of communication

D. advise parents to encourage their children

【题目】Huttopia

Created in Europe, but tailored to perfection in Québec, Huttopia tents provide convenient, comfortable accommodation in 16 of Québec's 23 national parks. Built atop a 4 by 7 meters wooden platform, the walls and roof enclose a roomy space that can sleep up to 5 people. Beds, lighting, heating, a small fridge, dishes, and an outdoor two burner stove provide comforts. Open summer through fall, Huttopia tents can be booked for as little as $99 per night.

Tree Sphere

This creative option takes wilderness camping to a whole new level. Setting up camp in a Free Spirit Sphere you can sleep among the trees and stretch your wings in Qualicum Bay, Vancouver Island. Part tree house, part space capsule, founder Tom Chudleigh's handcrafted wooden spheres gently dangle in the breeze thanks to a series of ropes tied to the forest's cover. Suspended at 3.1, 4.3 and 4.6 meters off the ground, each of the three spheres offers comfortable and unique lodging for adults age 16 and over.

FourSeason Tents

Gatineau Park's Philippe Lake has the perfect winter accommodation for you. Standing above the freezing ground on wooden platforms, two fourseason tents are attractive with amenities(便利设施) that will keep you comfortable. With sleeping space for up to four people, the park's fourseason tents feature doublesized beds, a fridge and a stove for cooking meals.

Houseboats

Why limit your camping adventures to dry land? Lakeway Houseboat Vacations in New Brunswick offers grand accommodation in their “cottages on the water”. Choose from three luxurious floating vacation homes with full kitchens, full bathrooms, multiple bedrooms(one boat sleeps 14!), TVs, hot tubs, fireplaces and even waterslides. Sail along the St. John River, sunbathe on the upper deck, or stop at picturesque Mactaquac Provincial Park for a round of golf. Do as little or as much as you desire.

【1】Which of the following is the most popular in the Province of Québec?

A. Huttopia. B. Tree Sphere.

C. FourSeason Tents. D. Houseboats.

【2】Which statement is CORRECT about the houseboat?

A. It has only one type.

B. It is large enough for four to live in.

C. It is supplied with some baked food.

D. By houseboat, you can find a place to play golf.

【3】The underlined word “dangle” in the second paragraph probably means “________”.

A. move B. swing C. tremble D. quake

【4Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the FourSeason Tents?

A. The large wooden platforms.

B. Convenient facilities.

C. The sense of floating.

D. The large sleeping space.

【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Television is everywhere around us. Yet it is great for learning English. The pictures make it easier to understand than radio and because you can see who’s talking, and get a better idea of what people mean. Just watch their “body language”! Watch programs that you find enjoyable and entertaining. 【1】

Here’s the english-at-home.com guide to learning as much as possible while watching English television:

2 Learning English should be fun –– not something that you have to force yourself to do. If you have a passion for football, watch matches or the sports news.

Keep a notebook near to your television. 3 This is especially useful. You can look for programs with sub-titles in your own language.

Try to watch English television regularly. Even if you can only watch 15 minutes a day, you’ll be amazed how much you learn.

Don’t worry if you don’t understand everything. English television is normally aimed at native English speakers. 4 If the programs that you’re watching are full of unknown words, just concentrate on understanding the general meaning.

Keep a note of television programs and presenters that you find easy to understand and try to watch them regularly. 5 Soon you will impress your friends with your English skills.

A. Don’t watch the programs too easy for you.

B. Better watch programs that you find interesting.

C. Programs often include many difficult words.

D. English learning has little to do with watching TV.

E. Whatever you watch will help you improve your English.

F. Doing this will increase your confidence in learning English.

G. You can take down any new words or expressions that you hear.

【题目】Winners Club

You choose to be a winner!

The Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers.It has been made to help you better manage your money.The Winners Club is a transaction account where you receive a key-card so you can get to your money 24/7--that’s 24 hours a day,7 days a week! It’s a club with impressive features for teenagers:●No account keeping fees! You’re no millionaire so we don’t expect you to pay large fees.In fact,there are no account keeping or transaction fees!●Excellent interest rates! You want your money to grow.The Winners Club has a good rate of interest which gets even better if you make at least two deposits(储蓄)without taking them out in a month.●Convenient Teenagers are busy–we get that.You may never need to come to a bank at all.With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet.......You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account.This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!●Mega magazine included Along with your regular report,you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.There are also fantastic offers and competitions only for Winners Club members. The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers.And it is so easy to join.Simply fill in an application form.You can’t wait to hear from you.It’s the best way to choose to be a winner!

1The Winners Club is a bank account intended for ________.

A. parents B. teenagers C. winners D. adults

2If you want to be a member of the Club, you must ________.

A. be an Internet user

B. be permitted by your parent

C. have a big sum of money

D. be in your twenties

3What is the purpose of this text?

A. To set up a club.

B. To provide part-time jobs.

C. To organize key-cards

D. To introduce a new banking service.

【题目】I was in a charity shop looking at the second hand books.It just so happened that the book shelves were next to the toy section.After a few minutes I became aware of a group of women standing behind me.They were poorly dressed and spoke in what sounded like an eastern European language.As they looked through the clothes rails a little girl,about three years old,came over to the toy section.Immediately her attention was caught by a toy pram(婴儿车). What is it about little girls and toy prams? I don't know,but whatever it is its incredibly cute! She spoke to her mother and,in halting English her mother asked the shop assistant how much it cost.Three pounds was the answer---about five dollars.The mum looked down at her child,perhaps calculating what she still had to buy and how much money she would have left.Then she simply shook her head. The child didn't react badly as some might.Being told“no”was obviously not a new experience for her.But she couldn't keep the disappointment from her face. I had the grand total of four pounds in my pocket,two two-pound coins.A moment later I tapped the mother on the shoulder,pointed to the coins which I had left in the pram and said,“Buy her a dolly too.” I didn't hang about to see the end result.After all,it's not about being thanked.I made my way out of the shop and into the sunshine. The money was an investment in the happiness of the world.Was there any better way,I wondered,to get so much happiness for so little money than to buy a little girl a toy pram? And a dolly to sit in it!

1What did the little girl say to her mother according to the second paragraph?

A. She asked her mother to calculate her money.

B. She asked her mother to buy the toy pram for her.

C. She asked her mother to borrow money from the author.

D. She asked her mother to ask the shop assistant the price of the toy pram.

2The mother shook her head because ________.

A. she thought the toy wasn’t worth the money

B. she found it difficult to calculate her money

C. she found she didn’t take enough money with her

D. she thought the toy was not suitable for her daughter

3It can be inferred from the third paragraph that ________.

A. the girl usually behaved badly

B. the mother usually treated her daughter badly

C. the mother was not rich enough to meet her daughter’s need often

D. the little girl was often refused because she asked for too many toys

4What words can be used to describe the author?

A. Optimistic and energetic. B. Pleasant and grateful.

C. Wealthy and healthy. D. Sympathetic and helpful.

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