In our life, we have rarely expressed our gratitude to the one who'd lived those years with us.In fact, we don't have to wait for anniversaries to thank the ones close to us —the ones so easily overlooked.If I have learned anything about giving thanks, it is this: give it now! While your feeling of appreciation is alive and sincere, act on it.Saying thanks is such an easy way to add to the world's happiness.
Saying thanks not only brightens someone else's world, it brightens yours.If you're feeling left out, unloved or unappreciated, try reaching out to others.It may be just the medicine you need.
Of course, there are times when you can't express gratitude immediately.In that case don't let embarrassment sink you into silence —speak up the first time you have the chance.
Once a young minister.Mark Brian, was sent to a remote parish of Kwakiuti Indians in British Columbia.The Indians, he had been told, did not have a word for thank you.But Brian soon found that these people had exceptional generosity.Instead of saying thanks, it is their custom to return every favor with a favor of their own, and every kindness with an equal or superior kindness.They do their thanks.
I wonder if we had no words in our vocabulary for thank you, would we do a better job of communicating our gratitude? Would we be more responsive, more sensitive, more caring?
Thankfulness sets in motion a chain reaction that transforms people all around us—including ourselves.For no one ever misunderstands the melody of a grateful heart.Its message is universal; its lyrics transcend （超越） all earthly barriers; its music touches the heavens.

  1. 1.

    In the first paragraph the writer mainly encourages us      .

    1. A.
      never to overlook our close friends in daily life
    2. B.
      to express our sincere thanks timely to those around us
    3. C.
      to wait for a proper occasion to show our thanks
    4. D.
      to increase the world's happiness by saying thanks
  2. 2.

    According to the writer,      could be the best way to prevent ourselves from being left out.

    1. A.
      seeing a doctor to find the right medicine we need
    2. B.
      expressing our thanks as much as we can
    3. C.
      showing others actively we are interested in them
    4. D.
      speaking up the moment we have the chance
  3. 3.

    Mark Brian's story is mentioned in the passage in order to show the fact that       .

    1. A.
      the Indians didn't have any words for appreciation
    2. B.
      the Indians were particularly generous to others
    3. C.
      Mark Brian's set the Indians an example to show thanks
    4. D.
      some people may express their thanks through different approaches
  4. 4.

    What message does the writer intend to communicate in the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      Thanks is of great importance in developing harmonious relationship.
    2. B.
      One grateful heart is surely to deserve another good one in return.
    3. C.
      Thankfulness which goes beyond all barriers is universally understood.
    4. D.
      Human beings would misunderstand each other without appreciation.

Jeremy Wirick, 9, has been back in school for less than two months, but he has already had several asthma(哮喘)attacks. A recent attack happened on October 2, after he pushed himself too hard in gym class. Running, power walking, jogging and push-ups took their toll. When Jeremy got home an hour or two later, he was out of breath. He needed to use a nebulizer, a machine that helps send medicine quickly to the lungs, to get his breathing back to normal.
Asthma attacks like Jeremy increase in September and October. More than six times as many asthma sufferers who are elementary-school age need hospital treatment in the fall as in the summer.
Experts believe many factors can contribute to back-to-school asthma. Kids get together in close spaces, they start passing viruses around. A viral infection can cause an asthma attack. There are also certain fall allergies(过敏症)that can cause attacks. Exercise is another common cause of an attack. Besides, the stress of school can make asthma worse.
Parents can play a big role in helping kids with asthma start the school year right. Dawne Gee’s10-year-old son, Alexander, has had asthma since he was a baby. Before the school year starts, she tells school workers in writing about her son’s asthma.
The Gees live in Kentucky, which has passed laws allowing students to carry their asthma medication(药物治疗)with them at school. Alexander’s mom makes sure he has his inhaler(人工呼吸器)with him when he goes to school and that he keeps it on hand at all times. In Delaware, where Jeremy lives, kids are allowed to carry their inhalers at school.
The American Lung Association says that about 6.2 million American children suffer from asthma. Asthma is the chronic (慢性) illness that causes students to miss the most days of school. There are many things that schools can do to help students control their asthma

  1. 1.

    The passage mainly deals with _______.

    1. A.
      how to prevent and treat Asthma. 
    2. B.
      what Asthma is and its symptoms
    3. C.
      the side-effects Asthma has on kids
    4. D.
      the causes of Asthma and its treatment
  2. 2.

    By saying “Running, power walking, jogging and push-ups took their toll.”, the writer means that_____.

    1. A.
      physical exercise affected their health
    2. B.
      physical exercise gave them a deep thought
    3. C.
      asthma attacks made them like physical exercise
    4. D.
      asthma attacks could be cured through physical exercise
  3. 3.

    Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the passage?

    1. A.
      Kids are likely to suffer asthma attacks in the fall
    2. B.
      Stress can add to the risk of asthma attacks
    3. C.
      Medical officials should be blamed for asthma attacks
    4. D.
      Asthma attacks will need necessary medical treatment
  4. 4.

    The passage lists many factors that cause asthma attacks except_____.

    1. A.
      A viral infection
    2. B.
      unhealthy habits
    3. C.
      certain fall allergies
    4. D.
      physical exercise

　  Animals can move from place to place, but plants cannot. When an animal is under attack, it can run away or fight back. Plants certainly cannot run away, and they lack teeth and claws. But plants can defend (保护) themselves by using both physical and chemical means.
　　Some plants have their own ways to keep animals away. For example, the leaves of the holly plant have sharp spines (刺) that discourage grass-eating animals. Holly leaves on lower branches have more spines than leaves on upper branches. This is because the lower leaves are easier for most animals to reach.
　　Some plants, such as the oak tree, have thick and hard leaves that are difficult for animals to eat. Some grasses may contain a sandy material; eating such grasses wears down the animal's teeth.
　　Many plants also have chemical defenses. Some plants produce chemicals that taste bitter or cause an unpleasant reaction. Some plants may fight against an attack by increasing the production of these chemicals. When a caterpillar (毛虫) bites a tobacco leaf, the leaf produces a chemical messenger. This messenger sends to the roots the information to produce more nicotine. The higher levels of nicotine discourage the caterpillar.
Many plants depend on both physical and chemical defenses. A certain plant in China, for instance, has prickly (多刺的) leaves, and each prickle contains poisonous venom (毒液) A single experience with this kind of plant will teach an animal to stay away from it in the future

  1. 1.

    To defend themselves, oak trees use________

    1. A.
      chemical means
    2. B.
      physical means
    3. C.
      bitter chemicals
    4. D.
      sandy materials
  2. 2.

    How does tobacco protect itself against an attack from a caterpillar?

    1. A.
      Its leaves fight against the attack by physical means
    2. B.
      Its roots send a messenger to discourage the caterpillar
    3. C.
      Its roots increase the production of nicotine when it is attacked
    4. D.
      Its leaves produce poisonous sand to drive the caterpillar away
  3. 3.

    What would be the best title for this passage?

    1. A.
      Plants and Animals
    2. B.
      How Plants Defend Themselves
    3. C.
      Attacks and Defenses
    4. D.
      How Animals Eat Plant Leaves

More than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pineapple. The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and, more often than not, hard with an unpleasant taste within. Then in 1996, the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves.
The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy-gold than green. It was slightly softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside. But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and-miss pineapples we had known. In no time, the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm, rapidly becoming the world’s best-selling pineapple variety, and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth, up until then only found in tinned pineapple.
In nutrition(营养) it was all good news too. This nice-tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C(维生素C) than the old green variety. Nutritionists said that it was not only full of vitamins, but also good against some diseases. People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit. The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater.
Seeing the growing market for its winning pineapple, Del Monte tried to keep the market to itself. But other fruit companies developed similar pineapples. Del Monte turned to law for help, but failed. Those companies argued successfully that Del Monte’s attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out of the market.

  1. 1.

    We learn from the text that the new type of pineapple is ______.

    1. A.
      green outside and sweet inside
    2. B.
      good-looking outside and soft inside
    3. C.
      yellowy-gold outside and hard inside
    4. D.
      a little soft outside and sweet inside
  2. 2.

    Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?

    1. A.
      It was rich in nutrition and tasted nice.
    2. B.
      It was less sweet and good for health.
    3. C.
      It was developed by Del Monte.
    4. D.
      It was used as medicine.
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something ______.

    1. A.
      that people enjoy eating            
    2. B.
      that is always present
      CV. that is difficult to get                     D. that people use as a gift
  4. 4.

    We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte ______.

    1. A.
      allowed other companies to develop pineapples
    2. B.
      succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself
    3. C.
      tried hard to control the pineapple market
    4. D.
      planned to help the other companies

Since ancient times, people have known about its ability to reduce pain and high body temperature. More than 2000 years ago, the Greek doctor Hippocrates advised his patients to chew on the bark and leaves of the willow.
The tree contains a chemical called salicin（柳醇）. From salicin, researchers in the 1800s discovered how to make salicylic acid（酸）. And in 1897, a chemist named Felix Hoffmann at Friedrich Bayer and Company in Germany created acetyl salicylic acid. Later it became the active substance in a new medicine that Bayer called aspirin. The "a" came from acetyl. The "spir" came from the spirea plant, which also produces salicin. And the "in" Well, that is a common way to end medicine names.
In 1982, a British scientist shared the Nobel Prize in Medicine in part for discovering how aspirin works. Sir John Vane found that aspirin blocks the body from making natural substances called prostaglandins（前列腺素）.Prostaglandins have several effects on the body. Some cause pain and the expansion, or swelling（ 肿瘤; 膨胀）, of damaged tissue. Others protect the lining of the stomach and small intestine. Prostaglandins also make the heart, kidneys and blood vessels （血管）work well. But there is a problem. Aspirin works against all prostaglandins, good and bad. Scientists learned how aspirin interferes with an enzyme（酶）. One form of this enzyme makes the prostaglandin that causes pain and swelling. Another form of the enzyme creates a protective effect. So aspirin can reduce pain and swelling in damaged tissues. But it can also harm the inside of the stomach and small intestine（肠）.

  1. 1.

    What sickness can the medicine from the willow deal with according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Cold
    2. B.
      Toothache
    3. C.
      Cancer
    4. D.
      Skin disease
  2. 2.

    What can we know about Prostaglandin according to the passage?

    1. A.
      It results from pain.
    2. B.
      It prevents the lining of the stomach and small intestine.
    3. C.
      It causes blood vessels to work wrongly.
    4. D.
      It is sometimes good but sometimes bad.
  3. 3.

    What can we know about aspirin according to the passage?

    1. A.
      Aspirin can treat almost diseases.
    2. B.
      Aspirin can create the protective enzyme.
    3. C.
      Aspirin can harm the inside of the stomach and small intestine.
    4. D.
      Aspirin can protect the inside of the stomach and small intestine.

But I wonder about my Momma sometimes, and all the other Negro (blacks) mothers who got up at 6 a.m. to go to the white man’s house with sacks (鞋套) over their shoes because it was so wet and cold. I wonder how they managed it. They worked very hard for the man, they made his breakfast and they scrubbed his floors and they took care of his babies. They didn’t have too much time for us.
I wonder about my Momma, who walked out of a white woman’s clean house at midnight and came back to her own where the lights had been out for three months, and the hot-water pipes were frozen and the wind came in through the holes in the wall. She’d have to deal with the mice: leave some food out for them so they wouldn’t bite the doors or the babies. The roaches（蟑螂）？Oh, they were just like part of the family!
I wonder how she felt telling those white kids she took care of to brush their teeth after they ate, to wash their hands after they finished bathroom. She could never tell her own kids because there wasn’t soap or water back home.
I wonder how my Momma felt when we came home from school with a list of vitamins and pills the school nurse said we had to have. Momma would cry all night , and then go out and spend most of the rent (房租) money for pills. A week later, the white man would come for his eighteen dollars’ rent and Momma would beg him to wait until tomorrow. She had to lie to him that she had lost her wallet, or make up some other excuses. Tomorrow I’d be hiding in the closet (橱柜) because there should be only two kids in the flat, and I could hear the rent man shout at my Momma and call her a cheat. And when he finally went away, Momma put the sacks on her shoes and went off to the rich white man’s house to dress the rich white kids so their mother could take them to a special baby doctor.

  1. 1.

    Mother got up at 6 a.m. every day, because _________.

    1. A.
      she had to cook breakfast for her children      
    2. B.
      she had to catch the first bus to the factory
    3. C.
      she had to work in the white man’s house       
    4. D.
      she had to go to see a special baby doctor
  2. 2.

    What does the underlined word “scrubbed” mean in the text?

    1. A.
      mopped       
    2. B.
      cleared              
    3. C.
      painted        
    4. D.
      built
  3. 3.

    Mother never told us to brush our teeth or to wash our hands because ___________ .

    1. A.
      she thought we didn’t need to         
    2. B.
      we didn’t like washing hands
    3. C.
      we had done everything very well      
    4. D.
      there was no soap or water in our home
  4. 4.

    Why did the writer hide in the closet when the owner of the flat came for rent?

    1. A.
      The closet could only hold two kids.              
    2. B.
      Only two kids were allowed to live in the house.
    3. C.
      They should pay more rent for two kids.           
    4. D.
      There was only one bedroom for the two kids.
  5. 5.

    What does the writer mainly tell us?

    1. A.
      Black people lead a hard life.                       
    2. B.
      Black people don’t have enough rent money.
    3. C.
      White people lead an expensive life.          
    4. D.
      White people have special baby doctors.

There was a ______ of complaints from the press about the bad language used in the special TV show.


  1. A.
    plenty
  2. B.
    flood
  3. C.
    many
  4. D.
    group

—There is a hole in your bag.

—I know. I am going to have it ________.


  1. A.
    mend
  2. B.
    mending
  3. C.
    mended
  4. D.
    to be mended

—I can’t find Xiao Ping, where did you see him this morning?

—It was in the library______ he studied．


  1. A.
    that
  2. B.
    where
  3. C.
    which
  4. D.
    the one

--- Excuse me, could you tell me where I could make a call?

--- Sorry, I’m a stranger here.

--- _______.


  1. A.
    Thanks a lot
  2. B.
    That’s a pity
  3. C.
    Thanks anyway
  4. D.
    I’m sorry to hear that
 0  8700  8708  8714  8718  8724  8726  8730  8736  8738  8744  8750  8754  8756  8760  8766  8768  8774  8778  8780  8784  8786  8790  8792  8794  8795  8796  8798  8799  8800  8802  8804  8808  8810  8814  8816  8820  8826  8828  8834  8838  8840  8844  8850  8856  8858  8864  8868  8870  8876  8880  8886  8894  151629 

违法和不良信息举报电话：027-86699610 举报邮箱：58377363@163.com

精英家教网