Anna was excited about starting her first day in the new school. However, when she first walked past the students in the school, her excitement turned to fear, and then to loneliness over the next few days. “Why didn’t anyone say ‘hi’ to me or invite me to his or her lunch table? Is it because of my clothes or my hair?” she wondered. Almost every day during the first week, Anna stayed alone, thinking that there must have been something wrong with her or that nobody saw her at all!

What caused Anna’s problem? The reason was that nobody knew her. Most people don’t like talking with strangers. So it’s your job to volunteer to make contact with people who you want to know. The easiest way to catch their attention is to notice them first. Make eye contact with them and smile at them. When you smile at them, you are doing your best to show your kindness to them, and they are sure to understand that you are saying, “Hey, how’s everything going?” In this way, you are taking the first step towards the road to friendship.

When Anna realized this, she started talking to her classmates. Guess what happened? It really worked. She had made two friends by the end of the month.

In fact, saying “hi” or making friends with strangers is not hard. And the joy it brings you is really great. So try to open your heart to strangers!

1.What was Anna’s problem?

A. She was afraid of entering a new school. B. She had no friends in her new school.

C. She didn't like making friends with strangers. D. Her classmates didn't like her clothes or hair.

2.Which of the following shows the change in Anna’s feelings?

A. afraid→relaxed→nervous→happy B. happy→lonely→sad→proud

C. nervous→angry→happy →sad D. excited→afraid→lonely→happy

3.According to the writer, what is the easiest way to catch others’ attention?

A. Noticing them first B. Talking to them

C. Doing something for them. D. Making yourself cool.

4.What can you learn from the passage?

A. Teenagers can't get along well with each other.

B. Loneliness is a common problem these days.

C. Opening our heart to strangers can help us get friends.

D. It’s hard to take the first step towards the road to friendship.

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A. Anna’s new school life B. Anna’s problems with the new school

C. Anna’s new classmates D. How to make new friends

配对阅读 左栏是对五个人需求的描述, 右栏是七间学校的情况,请为每个人选择一个合适的学校,有两项是多余的。并将答题卡上对应的选项涂黑。

41 Jason is a five-year-old boy who cannot speak or hear. He wants to be a student like other kids. He hopes to go to a special school for disabled children. So he can learn to read there.

42Katrina is a student from a foreign language school. She is good at singing English songs. She hopes to volunteer at a kindergarten to help kids and practice her singing skills as well.

43 Lilian is a new office worker in an American company. Although she knows a little English, she still needs to go to a school on weekends to improve her speaking skills as soon as possible.

44 Marie teaches math and knows little English. She plans to visit her son in America during her next summer holiday. So she is eager to learn everyday English for her traveling abroad.

45 Lydia likes children and has just graduated from the English Department of South China Normal University. She hopes to work as an English teacher in a junior high school.

A. Our English Training Center is for those who work in foreign companies to improve their spoken English to communicate with foreigners. Come to our lessons at 28 N. Huaqiang Road on Saturday and Sunday.

B. Our school has many excellent teachers for disabled children. All of them are very patient to kids and teach them to read by touching the braille (盲文).

C. Not good at English? Don’t worry. Our After-School Center is a good place. We have excellent teachers to help your kids get good grades in their English exam. We have wonderful classes every Saturday and Sunday.

D. Our language school is for adult beginners who want to travel abroad. We have two English classes every night from Monday to Friday. Come and take lessons!

E. Our school is very big with many excellent teachers and junior students. An English teacher is wanted now. If you are good with children, we hope you can join us!

F. In our special school, we have patient teachers who mainly teach disabled kids. Our teachers not only help kids with gesture languages or other body languages, but also teach them how to read like other children.

G. Sesame Street Bilingual-Language Kindergarten needs your help. If you like children and you are good at English songs, welcome to help kids in our school.

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What happens when we want to do something impossible? It may seem unlikely, but it is our true nature. It may seem silly, but it is our heart’s purpose.

Once there was a strong camel. She liked dancing very much. She wanted to be a ballet (芭蕾舞) dancer. “To make every movement a thing of beauty,” said the camel, “is my dream.”

Again and again she practiced. She repeated the five basic positions a hundred times each day. She worked for long months under the hot sun, but not once did she think of stopping.

At last the camel said, “Now, I am a dancer.” She gave a performance and danced before an invited group of friends. She did very well. When her dance was over, she made a deep bow.

There was no applause (鼓掌). Instead, everyone laughed at her.

“I must tell you frankly,” said one of her friends, “you are lumpy and humpy. You don’t have any talent in dancing. You are, like the rest of us, simply a camel. You are just an animal. You are not and never will be a ballet dancer!” With these words, they moved away across the sand, laughing and joking.

“How wrong they are!” said the camel. “I have worked hard. I will be a good dancer. I will dance and dance just for myself.” That is what she did. It gave her many years of pleasure.

She practiced hard and made much progress in her dancing skills. Occasionally, the camel was chosen to perform at an animal party before her old friends. The camel was lucky because she knew exactly what she wanted and she never gave up.

1.Why did the camel want to become a ballet dancer?

A. To walk in a beautiful way. B. To win applause from others.

C. To prepare for a party. D. To show her great ability.

2.What did the other camels think of the camel’s dancing at first?

A. They thought poorly of it. B. They seemed calm about it.

C. They enjoyed it excitedly. D. They were surprised at it.

3.Which of the following words can best describe the camel?

A. Crazy. B. Confident. C. Proud. D. Unlucky.

4.What can we learn from the story?

A. Choose a job you are good at.

B. Dance for the pleasure of others.

C. Success results from hard work.

D. Dancing needs more practice.

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