It was June 15, and in two days I would be turning 30. I was afraid that my best years were now behind me. So I asked my neighbor Nicholas, a 79-year-old man:“What was the best time of your life?”

Without hesitation(犹豫), Nicholas said,“Well, Joe, this is my philosophical(哲学的) answer to your philosophical question:

“When I was a child in Austria and everything was taken care of for me by my parents, that was the best time of my life.

“When I was going to school and learning the things I know today, that was the best time of my life.

“When I got my first job and had responsibilities(责任) and got paid for my efforts, that was the best time of my life.

“When I met my wife and fell in love, that was the best time of my life.

“When World War II came, my wife and I had to flee Austria to save our lives. When we were together and safe on a ship to North America, that was the best time of my life.

“When we came to Canada and started a family, that was the best time of my life.

“When I was a young father, watching my children grow up, that was the best time of my life.

“And now, Joe, I am 79 years old. I have my health, I feel good and I am in love with my wife just as I was when we first met. This is the best time of my life.”

1.How old was the writer?

A. 15 years old. B. 30 years old.

C. 79 years old. D. 45 years old.

2.Where was the old man brought up when he was a kid?

A. In Austria. B. In Canada. C. In Australia. D. In North America.

3.From the passage, we can learn that ________.

A. the writer didn’t know how to spend his time

B. the writer was worried about becoming old and sick

C. the old man was not in good condition

D. the old man had a very happy family

4.What does the writer want to tell us?

A. It’s never too old to learn.

B. Confidence is a key to success.

C. Be thankful for what you have today.

D. Time and tide wait for no man.

Teachers,grandparents,parents and classmates,I'm very proud that I have been chosen to speak to you all today.I'm a bit nervous as I've never made a speech before so many people,so please forgive me if it shows.

As we all know,it's time to say goodbye to everyone.We're sorry to leave you at the end of our junior high school education,and we promise that we'll never forget the happy times we have spent in these buildings with you all.

Now,I'd like to thank three groups of people for the three things I've learnt while I've been a pupil at our school.The first group is my friends,and what I've learnt is the importance of friendship.We've worked hard together,we've even shared some difficult times together,but we've also had a lot of fun.Many of us will go to new schools and we may not see each other so often in the future.But friends don't have to see each other all the time.Sometimes the friends you treasure(珍惜) most are the friends you see less often.A life without old friends is like a day without sunshine.We'll always stay in touch.The second group is our parents and grandparents.We thank you for the love you have shown us during our years at junior high school,for making a home where we feel both safe and relaxed.We also thank you for your help with our homework.How many of us owe our good grades to the suggestions you have made during those long evenings?And finally,the third group is our teachers.We can never pay you back for your kindness,your patience,and knowledge which you have offered us.Sometimes you've made us work very hard.But you have always been fair and you'll always be our role models.

There's a saying from Ireland which is a favorite of mine:Strangers are only friends you haven't met yet.I couldn't say it better myself.So from the bottom of my heart,I thank you all and wish you success for the future.

1.The speech was probably made by ________.

A. a head teacher B. a graduate

C. a new student D. a school clerk

2.What's the main purpose of the speech?

A. To say goodbye to three groups of people.

B. To make a promise for the bright future.

C. To show appreciation to the people around.

D. To remember the happy times in the school.

3.From the passage,we know that the three things the writer have learnt at school are ________.

A. friendship,love and knowledge

B. help,patience and friendship

C. kindness,patience and happiness

D. love,help and kindness

4.According to the passage,the writer feels ________ when making the speech.

A. proud and strict B. nervous and worried

C. fun and excited D. warm and thankful

5.According to the passage,which of the following is NOT true?

A. The writer will meet his friends less in the future.

B. The writer's families always get everything ready for him.

C. The writer's teachers sometimes are strict with students.

D. The writer had many happy times in his school.

It was a summer afternoon in the countryside.Wan Bo,a university student,was painting while his classmate Tang Qi was making a wooden box by the river.A little boy riding on a rocking horse caught their eye by chance.It brought them back to their childhood,warm and happy.

“Why not try to make one by ourselves?”said Wan Bo.“You are good at making things and I am interested in painting.”

“Actions speak louder than words,” Tang Qi said.Then,the two young men began to collect some information about it.During those days,watching videos about carving(雕刻) and shaping wood into horse shapes on the Internet became an important part of their life.

Several months later,a wooden rocking horse appeared.They felt so excited that they put the picture of it on the Internet right away.To their surprise,it attracted lots of people's attention and some even hoped to order one.

The two young men thought it might be a good chance.They sent some forms to the customers to make a survey.According to the result,they made each customer a special rocking horse.These horses were quite different from those produced in other factories,and they soon became popular among the customers.

In the first year of their new hobby,Wan and Tang made thirteen rocking horses.Sometimes,they also repaired rocking horses for people.They made the old ones look new again.Wan and Tang helped those people bring back many happy memories.

Their hobby has now become a successful and busy business.

1.Was Wan Bo interested in painting?(不超过5个词)

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2.How many rocking horses did Wan and Tang make in the first year of their new hobby?(不超过5个词)

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3.What did the forms help Wan and Tang to know about?(不超过15个词)

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