He has lived through various dangers but time may be running out for the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat.
On September 11, Israel announced its decision to remove him, following several Palestinian suicide bomb attacks on Israel. “He should be punished for the killings,” an Israeli official said, “He has done nothing to stop the terrorist groups.”
But the decision has angered many other countries. China said that Arafat is the true leader, elected by the Palestinian people, and removing him would harm the peace in the Middle East. Other governments share this idea.
Arafat himself said: “They can kill me, but never get me out of my country.” He has spent most of his life in danger as the most important aim of Israel. But, just like a cat with nine lives, Arafat escaped every time.
For years he has made a practice of sleeping in a different bed each night, thinking a moving person is harder to hit. In 1985, Israel sent fighter planes to kill Arafat. The wild bombing destroyed his office in Tunis but Arafat himself was unhurt. In 1992, the aircraft in which he was flying over North Africa broke in two during a crash landing. The pilot was killed but he managed to remain alive.
What is so unbelievable is that he always remains calm in great danger. Israeli tanks and planes attacked his office building in Ram Allah in December 2001. When they saw the attackers coming, Arafat’s bodyguards took no notice of his orders to stay still and carried him to safety underground. Seconds later, several bombs were dropped nearby. Though safe, his bodyguards were so frightened that they were wet in sweat.
But, Arafat, with Israeli tanks only 200 meters away, showed no fear at all. He stayed in the damaged office, talking by phone with foreign leaders in hope of preventing further attacks from Israel.
All these experiences have made him a beloved leader to his people and an enemy to some others.
But has he used up the last of his nine lives? Only time will tell.
【小题1】.   According to the passage, which statement is true?

A．Arafat is as clever as a cat.

B．Arafat can live as long as a cat.

C．Arafat can stay alive after accidents or disasters as if he has nine lives.

D．Arafat should have died for at least 8 times.

He has lived through various dangers but time may be running out for the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat.

On September 11, Israel announced its decision to remove him, following several Palestinian suicide bomb attacks on Israel. “He should be punished for the killings,” an Israeli official said, “He has done nothing to stop the terrorist groups.”

But the decision has angered many other countries. China said that Arafat is the true leader, elected by the Palestinian people, and removing him would harm the peace in the Middle East. Other governments share this idea.

Arafat himself said: “They can kill me, but never get me out of my country.” He has spent most of his life in danger as the most important aim of Israel. But, just like a cat with nine lives, Arafat escaped every time.

For years he has made a practice of sleeping in a different bed each night, thinking a moving person is harder to hit. In 1985, Israel sent fighter planes to kill Arafat. The wild bombing destroyed his office in Tunis but Arafat himself was unhurt. In 1992, the aircraft in which he was flying over North Africa broke in two during a crash landing. The pilot was killed but he managed to remain alive.

What is so unbelievable is that he always remains calm in great danger. Israeli tanks and planes attacked his office building in Ram Allah in December 2001. When they saw the attackers coming, Arafat’s bodyguards took no notice of his orders to stay still and carried him to safety underground. Seconds later, several bombs were dropped nearby. Though safe, his bodyguards were so frightened that they were wet in sweat.

But, Arafat, with Israeli tanks only 200 meters away, showed no fear at all. He stayed in the damaged office, talking by phone with foreign leaders in hope of preventing further attacks from Israel.

All these experiences have made him a beloved leader to his people and an enemy to some others.

But has he used up the last of his nine lives? Only time will tell.

1..    According to the passage, which statement is true?

    A. In 1992, Arafat’s plane crashed in South Africa.

    B. Israeli officers thought Arafat himself sent the terrorist groups to Israel.

    C. China is the only country against Israel’s decision of removing Arafat.

D. Being Palestinian leader, Arafat would rather die in his own country than be driven away

from his people.

2..   . What did the author mean by saying “just like a cat has nine lives” when he talked about Arafat?

    A. Arafat is as clever as a cat.

    B. Arafat can live as long as a cat.

    C. Arafat can stay alive after accidents or disasters as if he has nine lives.

    D. Arafat should have died for at least 8 times.

3..    The underlined phrase “took no notice of” can be replaced by __________.

    A. obeyed         B. ignored          C. disagreed      D. dissatisfied

4..   . What’s the writer’s attitude towards Arafat’s future, judging from the last sentence of the passage?

    A. Hopeful.       B. Interesting.     C. Satisfactory.  D. Doubtful.

What does “getting along” with your teacher mean? “Getting along” means that both you and your teacher have a way of communicating and getting what you need from the relationship. In your teacher’s opinion, he or she wants to make sure that you are paying attention, being polite, and trying your best to learn. In your opinion, you want a teacher who is respectful to you, answers your questions, and tries to help you learn. You can get along and learn without being friends with your teacher, although it’s nice if that happens.

In every school, kids will say that some teachers are mean or strict, but don’t judge a teacher until you are in his or her class and can see for yourself. A strict teacher may be someone who feels strong about getting his or her job done — teaching you the subject you are supposed to learn. It’s also important to remember that making mistakes is a part of learning. By pointing out your mistakes and helping you correct them, a teacher is teaching you. Remember, in most cases, your teacher is on your side.

Even if a teacher isn’t your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship, especially if you carry out your responsibilities as a student. Here are some of those responsibilities:

●Attend class ready to learn. Be prepared for class with the right pencils and books.

●Listen carefully when your teacher is talking.

●Do your best, whether it’s classroom work, homework, or a test.

1.The main idea of this passage is about _______.

2. If you get along with your teacher, _______.

3.What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph mean?

4. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the responsibility of a student?

He Can’s parents left home when she was only four. They only come back for the Spring Festival every year. Because she had to live with different relatives at different times, He Can went to eight different primary schools.    
“I used to complain,” she said. “But later I understood my parents. They have to go away to make a better life for us.” He Can said her frequently (频繁地) changing life also has a good side.    
“When I went to a new school, I had to try to make friends,” said He Can. “I became outgoing. Now I’m not afraid of talking to people.”    
He Can said her relatives were kind to her. They taught her how to cook and wash clothes.     
When He Can was going to start junior high school, her parents agreed to let her live out with her younger sister. She rents a house near the school. Sometimes their grandmother comes over and helps them.    
Every day, He Can gets up at 6:00 am and cooks breakfast. Then the two girls go to school. They have supper at 6:00 pm. Then He Can does chores and helps her sister take a shower. She usually goes to bed at 9:30 pm.    
Though busy, He Can is still a top student in her class. She said the secret is never to put things off until tomorrow.    
“I think my life is OK,” she said. “But if possible, I would like my parents to settle down (安顿下来) and live with us.”

1. 1.

   Why does He Can live only with her younger sister?

   1. A.
      Because their parents don’t like them.
   2. B.
      Because their parents have to work in a big city.
   3. C.
      Because they enjoy living by themselves.
   4. D.
      Because their schools are too far away from their home.
2. 2.

   Where did He Can live before she started junior high school?

   1. A.
      In her relatives’ houses.
   2. B.
      In her own house.
   3. C.
      In a house she rented.
   4. D.
      In her school.
3. 3.

   What does He Can think of changing schools so often?

   1. A.
      She hates it and complains a lot about it.
   2. B.
      She thinks it good for her growth.
   3. C.
      She enjoys it because she can make more friends.
   4. D.
      She thinks it bad for her studies.
4. 4.

   What is He Can’s secret of being top at studies though busy?

   1. A.
      She often asks her relatives for help.
   2. B.
      She exercises a lot to make herself stronger.
   3. C.
      She gives her sister some work to do.
   4. D.
      She tries to finish everything before going to bed.

About a hundred foreign teachers were visiting a Chinese school for the deaf to see a performance put on by the youngsters. It was entertaining and the students were charming, After the show, the schoolmaster came on stage, thanked us for coming and showing support even though “the students had not done very well”.

There was a surprise from the foreign community. How could he possibly denigrate(中伤)the effort and ability of these young deaf students? Well, soon enough everyone realized that he was just showing modesty that he really didn’t think that his students had done a poor job.

I can’t be sure exactly what the cultural backgrounds are that lead to differences in speaking manners. American culture values over politeness to degree, whereas in China I have seen a number of occasions politeness valued over candor(直率).Saying exactly what you think and feel is less important than being polite at times in China.

Another example：Recently I was asked to host a movie for English learning and cultural purposes. After about fifteen minutes, something approached me and said, “I think this is a most wonderful movie, but I’ m sorry, I have something else to do and must leave.” Then she left the hall. In America, it’s highly unlikely someone would say “wonderful movie” after fifteen minutes. It’ s not enough time to decide, and such a point would be regarded as dishonest flattery(奉承), After A little further reflection I’m thinking she was just being police. That is a nice person, talking the time for praise before she had to leave. This whole process takes about two minutes. After all that thinking, I fall asleep from overworking my brain.

1．It can inferred from the passage that the author considers Chinese culture        .

       A．reasonable          B．understandable    C．puzzling           D．a pleasure

2．Why were the foreigners surprised at the schoolmaster’ s statement?

       A．What the schoolmaster said discouraged the foreigners greatly。

       B．The schoolmasters’ s words might not hurt the feelings of the students。

       C．They thought the schoolmaster evaluated the students’ s performances unfairly.

       D．The schoolmaster didn’t have the right to blame the students before foreigners.

3．What did the schoolmaster really mean by saying his words?

       A．He wanted to show his modesty to the foreigners.

       B．He wanted to get sympathy from the foreigners.

       C．He wanted to get along well with the foreigners.

       D．He wanted to make a deep impression on the foreigners.

4．What’s the character of American culture, compared with Chinese culture?

       A．American people regard politeness to be more important.

       B．American people tend to express their opinions directly

       C．American people think of honesty more important.

       D．American people are more practical.