When I was ten, my mother worked all day so I had to take care of my younger brother. At that time my little brother was about four years old and he missed mum all the time.

One day, after I had given him his dinner, he started crying for mum. He was so young and really needed mum. So I dressed him, put on his shoes, carried him on my back and walked out. Soon he fell asleep. About half an hour late, I found that he had lost a shoe while sleeping. I took him off my back and put him down. I knew we needed to find that shoe, for our mother couldn`t afford new shoes. We had to go back to find it, so I told my brother to Wait right here. A man heard it and stopped me just before I walked off. He asked me, ”You are leaving your brother here to find the shoe? What would you do if he is not here when you return?” I did not know how to answer that question. He continued,: It is OK if you can`t find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your brother.” Then he sent us to mum`s workplace by taxi.

I have depended on the kindness of many strangers in my whole life. I feel regretful that I cannot find them and say thank you. I don’t even remember what the man`s face looked like, but he taught me a lesson—people are more important than things.

根据短文内容,选择最佳选项,将其标号在答题卡上涂黑。

1.Why did the younger brother cry for his mother?

A. Because he wanted to sleep.

B. Because he wanted to play outside.

C. Because he was hungry.

D. Because he missed his mother

2.What does the underlined word “regretful” in the last paragraph mean?

A. Happy B. Sorry C. Angry D. Excited.

3. What did the man mean by saying “It`s Ok if you can`t find the shoe, but it is not OK to lose your brother.”?

A. People are more important than things.

B. Things are more important than people.

C. Both the shoe and your brother are important.

D. The shoe is more important than your brother.

4.According to the passage, which word can best describe the man?

A. Rude B. Funny C. Silly D. Kind

In Germany there are different kinds of high schools.Some prepare students for workers, others prepare them for college. All schools are great places for making friends and learning German.

Short days

Most high schools in Germany begin at about 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. This means your morning will be busy with classes. You will have time to do homework and take part in private(私人的) clubs after school.

Formal setting

In Germany, teachers and students’ relationship is more formal than you might be used to. Teachers are respected and students must use the formal “Sie(德语:您)” when talking to teachers.

Getting to school

Most students take public transport to school or ride a bicycle. Some ares have school buses. It is not common for parents to drive students to school.

Private clubs

In many countries, schools offer official sports and after-school activities. This is less common in Germany. After-school activities are usually organized through private clubs. There are clubs for things like soccer, dance, chair, theatre and almost everything else. Once you are in Germany, ask around at school and talk to other students to find out what private clubs are in your area and meet your interests.

Different states, different schools

Each of Germany’s 16 states has its own slightly different school systems. The school system in Brandenburg will be a little different from the system in Bavaria for example. Where you live, your knowledge level and your age will decide what school you can attend.

1.For high school students in Germany, Which is not the common transport to school?

A. School buses B. Private clubs

C. Public transports D. Students’ bicycles

2.In paragraph 3, the underlined word “respected” means ________.

A. 受人尊敬的 B. 令人害怕的

C. 高收入的 D. 有权势的

3.From the passage, we can learn from that in Germany ________.

A. all kinds of high schools are for college.

B. age is not important for attending schools.

C. students can take part in after-school activities from 8:00a.m. to 3;30p.m.

D. students can join private clubs to meet their interests by themselves.

4..What can be the best title for this article?

A. German Private Clubs B. German Public Transport

C. German High Schools D. German College Systems

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