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On the first day of school our teacher introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.
I turned around to find a little old lady with a warm smile. She said, “Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I’m eighty-seven years old.”
“Why are you in university at such a YOUNG age?” I asked. She replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of kids, and then retire and travel.”
I knew she was joking. I was curious(好奇) what might have encouraged her to be taking on this challenge at her age.
“I always dreamed of having a university education and now I’m getting one!” she told me. We became friends. Every day we would talk nonstop after class. I always enjoyed listening to this “time machine” as she shared her wisdom(智慧) and experience with me. And Rose easily made friends wherever she went.
At the end of the term we invited Rose to make a little speech. She cleared her throat and began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. I’ve learned a few secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die.”
“There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the opportunity in change...”
【小题1】When the author and Rose first met, they began their conversation in a ________ manner.
A.polite | B.impolite | C.serious | D.humorous |
A.meet a rich husband | B.make new friends |
C.get a better job | D.get a university education |
A.she always came to class on time |
B.she made friends easily at university |
C.she enjoyed a long life and had lots of wisdom and experience |
D.she knew the difference between growing older and growing up |
A.growing older | B.growing up | C.staying young | D.being happy |
A.“Easier said than done.” | B.“Well begun is half done.” |
C.“It is never too late to learn.” | D.“Reading makes a full man.” |
Letter A
To the Editor: Why do our children have 11 weeks of summer vacation? Many years ago, 85 percent of Americans worked on farms. Children needed summer vacation because they helped with the farm work. Today only 3 percent of Americans work on farms. But our children still have long summer vacations. American students lose one or two months of learning during their summer vacations. Away from school for so many weeks students forget what they learned. Experts say that students lose maths skills and reading skills. At the beginning of school in September, teachers have to review last year’s studies for the first four to six weeks of school. Summer vacations are not great opportunities for learning. Most parents work outside of the home. They can’t be with their kids during the long summer months. Some families can pay for summer camps, but many can’t. Most children stay home and watch TV. They are bored. Most children do not learn new skills during the summer. James, Teacher |
To the Editor: I am against a longer school year. I believe people learn everywhere, not just in school. I believe children gain experience in the world. Summer vacation is a great opportunity. Kids can discover the world outside of school. They can learn to do things they can’t learn in a classroom. They can learn to swim and ride bikes. They can travel or go to summer camps. They can take time to do things like cooking and art. Some can get summer jobs. They can get work experience or help people in the community. They can spend time with people of other ages. Basically, they can get more experience in the world. Long summer vacations give families time together. During the school year, everyone is busy. During summer vacations, we take time to do things together. Vacations are good for families. Linda, Parent |
小题1:According to the chart, which two countries have the same number of school days?
A.England and Australia . | B.Singapore and Thailand. |
C.Japan and the United States. | D.South Korea and China. |
A.study in school | B.go to summer camps |
C.have new experiences | D.help on the farm |
A.travel abroad | B.are with their children |
C.are busy with their work | D.go to summer camps |
A.no time to watch TV | B.more work experience |
C.more classroom time | D.better reading skills |
A.they learn to swim and ride bikes | B.they go to summer camps |
C.they do cooking | D.they improve maths skills |
A.Yes to a Longer School Year | B.Vacations Are a Way of Experiencing |
C.Adults Need More Vacation Time | D.Vacations Are Boring to Families |
Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. You shouldn’t waste this wonderful opportunity to learn. Here is our advice for you to have a happy school-life.
【小题1】Don’t say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school-life and your school subjects. Join lots of activities. Be quick to put your hand up. Go round the school with a big smile.
【小题2】School is not a holiday camp. If you are not working, you are not learning, and you are wasting your time at school. Teachers cannot make everything enjoyable.
【小题3】 If you don’t eat a good breakfast, you will be thinking about food in class. If you go to bed late and do not have enough sleep, you will be sleepy in class. Play some sports to keep your body strong.
【小题4】Do not say you will do things tomorrow. If you get behind the class, it is very difficult to get back in front. You cannot finish a race if you rest all the time.
【小题5】Everyone fails some tests, loses some matches and has bad days. Friends are not always perfect, and they sometimes say and do unpleasant things. Don’t let small problems seem very big and important.
阅读上面5段语言材料, 从中找出与它们相对应的标题, 并将其标号填入语段前的括号内。其中有两个选项是多余的。
A. Plan your holiday. B. Don’t be too disappointed if things sometimes go badly. C. Do today’s work today. D. Be active in school! E. Expect to work! F. Talk about problems. G. Keep fit. |
In today’s fast paced,high stress world people are working longer hours than ever, and often exhaust themselves at day’s end in front of the television to relax enough to begin again in the morning. However, television watching, for most people, does not really lower stress. Studies show that TV viewing more than an hour or so actually creates stress and, especially in women, may lead to the blues. Most individuals are unaware that doing some exercise after work makes them more energetic since it increases energy levels.
Wise use of free time does not mean getting an advanced degree, although the mental encouragement gained through education is unbeatable in keeping your mind active. Learning new things nearly always adds a spark to your daily life, especially if it is a favorite topic, such as sport, fashion, or art. Also, look through your bookstore or library to find books on your interests. Try to replace a half hour TV watching with reading.[来源:学_科_网Z_X
It is reported that in the United States recently, many individuals have as few as two good friends. Long work hours and car commute act to separate people from each other. This separation is deadly. Find ways to meet people at the end of the day and on weekends. Often this call be best done by combining activities, such as by joining a walking group to get both exercise and companionship. Taking a class will lift your spirits and allow you to meet others with similar interests. Hobbies are great for reducing stress and provide another opportunity for social interaction.
Using your free time to aid your health may include these elements and many more, such as going to concerts and spending time with family. Overall, the key is to spend less free time being passive. The best ways to use free time are to be mentally and physically active, spend some time outdoors, and interact with other people on a regular basis.
【小题1】What can we learn from the passage?
A.Watching television may cause women to feel depressed. |
B.Finding interests and hobbies in common means taking a class. |
C.Going to concerts is the best way to make you mentally active. |
D.Getting an advanced degree in education always lights up your life. |
A.The arrangement to work every day. |
B.The journey to work every day. |
C.The communication between people. |
D.The separation between people. |
A.Live a Happy and Healthy Life. |
B.Relax Yourself in Various Ways. |
C.Spend Your Free Time Wisely. |
D.Interact With Others Outdoors. |
任务型阅读(本题有5小题,每小题l分;满分5分)
请仔细阅读1—4四段对话,从A、B、C、D中找出对应的小标题,并回答5小题。
A. Choose to Be Happy B. Do Something New.
C. Look for the Opportunity D. Learn from Losing
【小题1】No one wins all the time. Learn from the times that you lose. All great champions were once loser at some point. But they learned. And they kept a position attitude until they got better.
【小题2】Your happiness is up to you. Many people forget this. Truly successful people choose happiness no matter what their present situations are.
【小题3】Chances lie in what you do every day. You do the same work. You eat the same foods. You wear the same clothes. Try a new way. Take a new path. Even talk to someone new.
【小题4】Opportunity is everywhere. Even the worst situations have opportunities. Seize (抓住) the opportunity, and seize the time. That's the secret of success.
【小题5】The material above tells us the ways to ______.
A.find a good job | B.live a positive life |
C.protect the environment | D.keep us healthy |