People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dog’s life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.

Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.

Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.

Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. People who are unkind or uncaring can be described meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.

Husbands and wives use this doghouse term when they are angry at each other. For example, a woman might get angry at her husband for coming home late or forgetting their wedding anniversary. She might tell him that he is in the doghouse. She may not treat him nicely until he apologizes. However, the husband may decide that it is best to leave things alone and not create more problems. He might decide to let sleeping dogs lie.

Dog expressions also are used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs.

56.   To achieve success, you must       .

      A. feel dog-tired                                               B. work like a dog

      C. become sick as a dog                                    D. be meaner than a junkyard dog

57. To everyone’s surprise, Jack has been employed by a big company, about which we can say, “_______”.

      A. Every dog has its day                                     B. Jack works like a dog

      C. His bark is worse than his bite                       D. Jack really lives in a dog-eat-dog world

58. If you are in the doghouse,       .

      A. you must be forgetful                                     B. you are living a hard life

      C. someone is annoyed with you                          D. you can’t get along with your partner

59. What kind of people live a difficult life?

      A. Those who lead a dog’s life.                            B. Those who have the dog days.

      C. Those who are in the doghouse.                      D. Those whose bark is worse than his bite.

60. What does the article mainly talk about?

      A. Dogs’ life in America.                                   B. How to treat dogs well.

      C. Why Americans love dogs.                             D. Expressions with the word “dog”.

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　　Everyone needs friends. They are a basic source(来源)of happiness and hope in our lives. However, the ability to make friends varies from person to person. To some people, making friends is easy, and to others it's very difficult.

　　We all have the ability to make friends. Unfortunately, many people never reach their potential (潜能). Making friends is a skill, and the first step in developing that skill is knowing how to get along with others.

　　People who are good at getting along with others take an interest in what other people like. They learn to develop interests that make them enjoyable to be around. Therefore, the more things that your child knows how to do that involve interacting(相互影响)with other kids, the more opportunities he or she has to make friends.

　　If your child has trouble making friends, you can tell him or her to do.

　　·Realize your own strengths. You have skills and talents that others can enjoy. Some people don't let others see their goodness.

　　·Believe that you are a good person who has something to share with others.

　　·Develop a sense of humor. Learn to laugh at yourself and your shortcomings. It will relieve some of the stress in your life. If you ever feel like poking fun at (取笑)someone, let it be you, never anyone else. Smile, smile, smile.

　　·Respect the rights of others. They have their opinions; you have yours. Different opinions are healthy. Learn how to listen to others without putting them down or trying to convince(说服)them that your opinion is right.

　　·Be kind. Throughout your life, you will learn that if you are kind to others, they will usually be kind to you. When should you start being kind? Right now. Give someone a compliment(恭维). Open the door for someone. Wave to a friend. Encourage someone who is discouraged. Say something positive. There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness.

　　·Be empathetic(同情的). Try to understand what others are going through. Look at life through their eyes. If you empathize with someone's feelings, you can help.

　　·Don't complain. People get tired of listening to constant whining. Life doesn't always go the way you want. Learn to accept what you can't change, and work hard to change what you can. Replace the time you used to spend complaining with time spent being kind.

　　·Never give up. Even if you are faced with negative, closed－minded people, never give up. Don't let them change you into one of them. Find people who will appreciate you.

1．The ability of making friends ________.

[　　]

A．is similar

B．is quite different

C．differs according to the education one receives

D．depends on one's experience

2．The most important thing in making friends is ________.

[　　]

A．to love each other

B．to know others' way of life

C．to be able to get along with others

D．to have your own advantage in life

3．Which of the following shouldn't one do in making friends?

[　　]

A．To know your own advantages and shortcomings.

B．To be friendly to others.

C．Never accept what you don't know.

D．Never give up before difficulties.

4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? From the passage we know that friendship ________.

[　　]

A．is of little value in our life

B．is quite necessary in one's life and study

C．can enrich our life

D．is the basic source of our happiness

5．The best title of the passage should be ________.

[　　]

A．How to Get along with Others

B．Believe in Yourself

C．Different Opinions on Friendship

D．Making Friends

五．单句改错：（10分）

1.He said he wouldn’t go back to be rich for anything.________

2.Tom had to drop out school because of his poor family._____

3.I spend all of my money very fast and save nothing of it._____

4.Over time, a lot of soil has removed, causing serious erosion.______

5.People were asked to comment scenes from this film.______

6.It is you who has the most important role to play in stopping the erosion.______

7.It is amazing that all this started from 5 Yuan.______

8.A person like him is difficult to get along.______

9.I found some of what he said very worried.______

10.The thief was lucky enough to escape from being caught._____

五．单句改错：

1.He said he wouldn’t go back to be rich for anything.________

2.Tom had to drop out school because of his poor family._____

3.I spend all of my money very fast and save nothing of it._____

4.Over time, a lot of soil has removed, causing serious erosion.______

5.People were asked to comment scenes from this film.______

6.It is you who has the most important role to play in stopping the erosion.______

7.It is amazing that all this started from 5 Yuan.______

8.A person like him is difficult to get along.______

9.I found some of what he said very worried.______

10.The thief was lucky enough to escape from being caught._____